Bean Sprouts Curry
A quick, comforting mung bean sprouts curry made with simple spices, veggies, coconut milk, and seed/nut butter—bursting with nutrients, budget-friendly, and ready in 30 minutes!
Servings: 2 to 4
Calories: 631kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- ½ red or yellow onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 1-inch piece of ginger peeled and chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- ½ cup thinly sliced bell pepper
- 1 ½ cups chopped broccoli or cauliflower florets
- ½ cup vegetable broth (or water)
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons nut butter (almond or peanut work well)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon of sugar or preferred sweetener
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup fresh mung bean sprouts
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
- Juice from 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in the turmeric and cook for another minute.
- Add the mushrooms, bell pepper, and broccoli or cauliflower, stirring to coat with the spices.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the vegetable broth, coconut milk, nut butter, salt, sugar, and soy sauce. Pour the mixture over the vegetables. Cover and cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the mixture is bubbling and the vegetables are tender.Remove the lid and stir in the mung bean sprouts, chopped cilantro, cayenne pepper (if using), and lime juice. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Notes
- Use fresh sprouts: Whether home-grown or store-bought, ensure they’re fresh and crisp.
- Avoid overcooking the sprouts: Store-bought bean sprouts take just 1-2 minutes to cook, but larger lentil/bean sprouts may require 15-20 minutes. Adjust accordingly, as overcooking affects texture and nutritional value.
- Taste and adjust: Including the spices, nut butter, coconut milk, and lime.
- Using other veg: Adjust the simmer time as needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 631kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 38g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 1960mg | Potassium: 1209mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1470IU | Vitamin C: 104mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 9mg
