Description
Savory Curried Butter Beans is an incredible vegan curry dish with a rich blend of spices, butter beans, and coconut milk. This Indian-inspired recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful main course.
Ingredients
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For the Savory Curried Butter Beans:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- salt and black pepper, to taste
- fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- cooked rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil.
- Cook onion: Add the chopped onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add aromatics: Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Toast spices: Add curry powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and cayenne (if using), stirring to coat the onions and toast the spices.
- Add beans and tomatoes: Add butter beans, diced tomatoes, and coconut milk, stirring to combine.
- Simmer: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook uncovered for 10–12 minutes.
- Season and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and paired with rice or naan.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, mash some of the butter beans with the back of a spoon.
- You can substitute heavy cream for coconut milk if preferred.
- This dish also works well with chickpeas or cannellini beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
