Vegetable Curry
When I want something comforting, savory, and just a little spicy, I usually go with some form of curry. The robust flavor of a curry sauce acts as the perfect base for virtually any protein or vegetable. In this recipe, a variety of vegetables takes center stage alongside a creamy Thai-style curry. I promise you won’t even miss the meat. Ingredients 1 Tbsp.neutral oil 1medium yellow onion, thinly sliced 4cloves garlic, finely chopped 1(1") piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped 3to 4 tbsp. Thai red curry paste, or 1 (4-oz. jar) Thai Kitchen red curry paste 2(14.5-oz.) cans full-fat coconut milk 1...
When I want something comforting, savory, and just a little spicy, I usually go with some form of curry. The robust flavor of a curry sauce acts as the perfect base for virtually any protein or vegetable. In this recipe, a variety of vegetables takes center stage alongside a creamy Thai-style curry. I promise you won’t even miss the meat.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp.neutral oil
- 1medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 4cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1(1″) piece ginger, peeled, finely chopped
- 3to 4 tbsp. Thai red curry paste, or 1 (4-oz. jar) Thai Kitchen red curry paste
- 2(14.5-oz.) cans full-fat coconut milk
- 1 c.low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp.granulated sugar
- 1medium carrot, sliced into coins (about 1 c.)
- 1medium Yukon Gold potato, cut lengthwise into quarters, then sliced crosswise (about 1 c.)
- 1small head broccoli, cut into florets
- 1medium red bell pepper, seeds and ribs removed, cut into 1″ pieces (about 1 c.)
- 3 oz.green beans, halved crosswise (about 1 c.)
- 3 Tbsp.reduced-sodium soy sauce or fish sauce (optional)
- Cooked rice (preferably jasmine) and fresh cilantro, for serving
Directions
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- Step 1 In a large pot over medium heat, heat oil. Add onion, garlic, and ginger and cook, stirring frequently, until aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add curry paste and stir until broken up and evenly distributed. Add milk, broth, and sugar and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Add carrots and potatoes, then reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened and flavors have melded, about 15 minutes.
- Step 2Add broccoli, bell pepper, and green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes more. Stir in soy sauce (if using).
- Step 3Divide rice among bowls. Spoon curry over. Top with cilantro.
- Step 4Make Ahead: Curry can be made 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate. Reheat in a pot over medium heat, loosening with water if needed.