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Curried Butter Beans

Curried Butter Beans
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A comforting and flavorful Curried Butter Beans recipe featuring aromatic shallots, garlic, and ginger sautéed with creamy coconut milk, spinach, and warming curry spices. Perfect served with rice or crusty sourdough for a hearty, plant-based meal.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • Thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 400g tinned butter beans (keep the water from the tin)
  • 70g spinach, chopped
  • 250ml coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder

Topping

  • ½ lime, squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Finely chop the shallots and add them to a large pan with coconut oil over medium heat. Start to fry until softened, then add the chopped garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional few minutes until fragrant.
  2. Build the Base: After 5 minutes of frying the aromatics, add the tomato puree with a splash of water to loosen it. Stir in the curry powder and butter beans along with the water from the tin. Toss everything together until the beans are well coated with the spices.
  3. Add Coconut Milk: Pour in the thick tinned coconut milk and season with salt to taste. Allow the mixture to gently bubble and simmer for a few minutes to heat the beans through and combine all flavors.
  4. Finish the Dish: Stir in the chopped spinach until wilted. Squeeze in the lime juice and sprinkle the chili flakes over the top. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  5. Serve: Serve the curried butter beans hot, paired with rice or on crunchy sourdough bread for a satisfying meal.

Notes

  • Use fresh lime juice to brighten the dish and balance the creamy coconut milk.
  • Adjust chili flakes according to your spice preference for a milder or spicier dish.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, and flavors deepen overnight.
  • For a gluten-free option, serve with rice instead of sourdough bread.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra texture and nutrition.

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Keywords: curried butter beans, vegan curry, coconut milk curry, butter beans recipe, quick vegan dinner, plant-based curry

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