Indulge in the aromatic flavors of this Bean and Pumpkin Curry, served on a bed of fragrant Jasmine rice.
This Thai-inspired dish combines tender pumpkin, crisp green beans, and bamboo shoots in a creamy coconut milk base infused with Thai red curry paste, lemongrass, and peanut butter. Sweetened with a touch of sugar and garnished with fresh sweet basil leaves, this curry offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for a cozy dinner at home, this dish is easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress!
This recipe features wholesome ingredients such as pumpkin, green beans, bamboo shoots, and aromatic Thai spices, all simmered in coconut milk to create a rich and creamy curry. Served over fluffy Jasmine rice, this dish is not only delicious but also nutritious, providing a comforting and wholesome meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Ingredients
- 300 gram pumpkin (cubed into 2cm cubes)
- 20 green beans
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1/2 cup bamboo shoots
- 1 stalk lemongrass (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 10 sweet basil leaves
- 1 cup jasmine rice
Instructions
- Wash the Jasmine rice in running water and add to a saucepan with 3 cups of boiling water. Cook until the rice is ready.
- Cook the pumpkin by boiling, steaming, or microwaving until tender.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling water and then refresh them in cold water.
- Heat a wok or saucepan and add a little coconut milk. When hot, add the curry paste, lemongrass, peanut butter, and sugar. Stir until the mixture becomes fragrant.
- Add the cooked pumpkin, green beans, bamboo shoots, and the remainder of the coconut milk. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve the curry on top of Jasmine rice. Garnish with sweet basil leaves. Enjoy this delicious dish!
Nutritional Information
- Per serving
- Energy: 462 kcal / 1931 kJ
- Fat: 24.6 g
- Protein: 9.3 g
- Carbs: 53.6 g
