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Curried Butter Beans

Creamy Curried Butter Beans Ready in Just 20 Minutes

This Quick & Creamy Vegan Curried Butter Beans recipe is a nourishing meal ready in just 20 minutes—a delightful celebration of plant-based goodness.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry Base
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Can be substituted with olive oil.
  • 1 medium Shallots Can be replaced with yellow onion.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger Ground ginger can substitute.
  • 400 grams Butter Beans (tinned) Alternatives include chickpeas or lentils.
For the Creaminess
  • 250 ml Coconut Milk Opt for full-fat canned coconut milk.
  • 70 grams Spinach Kale or Swiss chard can be used as substitutes.
For Flavoring
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Purée Fresh chopped tomatoes or tomato paste can be used.
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder Customize with spices like turmeric and cumin.
  • ½ whole Lime Lemon can be a substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Flakes Optional based on spice tolerance.

Equipment

  • Pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Curried Butter Beans
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add 1 finely chopped shallot and fry until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon of grated ginger, sautéing for another 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato purée and a splash of water. Add 1 tablespoon of curry powder and mix. Drain and rinse the butter beans, folding them into the mixture.
  3. Pour in 250ml of coconut milk and stir. Season with salt and let it simmer over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Add 70g of fresh spinach and let it wilt. Squeeze in the juice of half a lime and add chili flakes if using.
  5. Serve hot over jasmine rice or with crusty bread, garnishing with lime wedges or herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days; reheat and enjoy a nourishing meal anytime.

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