Thai Sweetpotato Curry
Thai Sweetpotato Curry combines tender sweetpotatoes, spinach, and onions simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce flavored with yellow curry paste and almond butter. This comforting dish delivers a rich balance of sweet, savory, and mildly spicy flavors and can be served over rice with peanuts and fresh cilantro for garnish.
Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 1 small white onion sliced
- 3 cups sweetpotatoes peeled, and cut into ½-inch cubes
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 3 tbsp yellow curry paste
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 14 oz can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos or soy sauce
- ½ cup low sodium vegetable broth or water
Optional Toppings
- Chopped peanuts for garnish
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a medium pot. Add onions and cook on medium till tender.
- Add the sweetpotatoes and curry paste. Stir to coat the onions and sweetpotatoes in the oil and paste.
- Add the peanut butter, spinach, coconut milk, soy sauce, and broth. Stir to evenly mix all ingredients. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes or so.
- (Optional). Serve over rice and/or garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro.
Notes
You can substitute the yellow curry paste with red, or use a combination of both for a total of 3 tablespoons.
Nutrition Facts
Thai Sweetpotato Curry
Serving Size
1
Amount per Serving
Calories
387
% Daily Value*
Fat
29
g
45
%
Saturated Fat
22
g
138
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Sodium
168
mg
7
%
Potassium
751
mg
21
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
10
g
11
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
17331
IU
347
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
97
mg
10
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Net Carbohydrates
25
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Calories: 387kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 168mgPotassium: 751mgFiber: 7gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 17331IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 97mgIron: 3mgNet Carbohydrates: 25g
