Vegan peanut Thai curry

Vegan peanut Thai curry with broccoli, pepper, coconut milk, raw peanut butter and red curry paste – creamy, spicy and quick to cook for an aromatic dinner.

At a glance

• Serves 2
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Calories: 480 kcal per serving
• Protein: 14 g
• Fat: 38 g
• Carbs: 22 g

Ingredients

• 1 head of broccoli
• 1 tin (400 ml) coconut milk
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp red Thai curry paste (vegan, without added sugar or seed oils)
• 2 tbsp peanut butter (100 %)
• 1 red pepper
• Roasted peanuts and coriander
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 squeeze of lime juice

Method

You’ll need: frying pan · wok · chopping board · knife · wooden spoon

1. Heat a wok or large frying pan and melt the coconut oil. Fry the curry paste in it briefly over a medium heat until fragrant.
2. Stir in the coconut milk and peanut butter until the sauce is smooth. If it's too thick, loosen it with a little water.
3. Cut the broccoli into florets and slice the pepper into strips. Add the veg to the sauce and stir it in.
4. Reduce the heat and let the curry simmer, covered, until the broccoli is tender-crisp. Finally, stir in the soy sauce and lime juice.
5. Serve the curry with roasted peanuts and coriander. Rice goes well with it.

Good to know

This curry is creamy, rich and pleasantly spicy. It's on the table quickly and tastes of little effort and lots of warmth.

Swaps

Coconut milk → cashew butter + water (fewer saturated fats, still creamy) Peanut butter (100%) → almond butter (milder) Soy sauce → coconut aminos (soya-free, slightly milder in flavour) Roasted peanuts → roasted cashews (buttery flavour, for variety)

Allergens

Contains peanuts and soya. Depending on the brand, curry pastes can also contain other allergens or a lot of salt, so for children and during pregnancy it's best to choose mild, clearly labelled products. Contains: gluten (soy sauce).

Frequently asked questions

Which fats are in peanut butter and coconut milk?

Peanut butter mainly provides monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. Coconut milk contains mostly saturated fats, so it clearly shapes the fat profile of this curry.

What does broccoli bring to this curry, nutritionally?

Broccoli provides vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and fibre. It also contains plant compounds from the glucosinolate group.

Are red peppers more nutritious than green ones?

Ripe red peppers usually contain more vitamin C and more carotenoids than green peppers. The exact content varies with the variety and ripeness.

How well do people tolerate peanuts and broccoli?

Peanuts are a common allergen. Broccoli is nutritious, but its fibre and certain carbohydrates can make bloating more likely in sensitive people.

Is lime juice just there for flavour?

Mostly, yes, but it also brings a little vitamin C. Its contribution to the finished dish is fairly small, because the amount used is usually modest.

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