Coconut Curried Vegetable Stew Recipe

Name: Coconut Curried Vegetable Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable broth or water; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced; 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced; 4 medium potatoes, any variety, peeled and diced; 1/2 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 to 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, or to taste; 2 to 3 teaspoons good- quality curry powder, or to taste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 to 2 small fresh hot chili peppers, seeded and minced (optional); 1 (15-ounce) can light coconut milk; 8 to 10 ounces green beans (fresh or organic frozen) or slender asparagus, cut into 1- to 2-inch lengths; 3 to 4 ounces baby spinach; 1/4 to 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, plus more for topping; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable broth or water
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
4 medium potatoes, any variety, peeled and diced
1/2 medium head cauliflower, cut into bite-size pieces
1 to 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger, or to taste
2 to 3 teaspoons good- quality curry powder, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 to 2 small fresh hot chili peppers, seeded and minced (optional)
1 (15-ounce) can light coconut milk
8 to 10 ounces green beans (fresh or organic frozen) or slender asparagus, cut into 1- to 2-inch lengths
3 to 4 ounces baby spinach
1/4 to 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, plus more for topping
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1
Heat the oil, broth, or water in a large soup pot. Add the onion and garlic and saute over medium heat until the onion is golden. Add the carrots, potatoes, and 2 cups water and bring to a rapid simmer. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer gently for 10 minutes, or until the potatoes are about half tender.
2
Add the cauliflower, ginger, curry powder, cumin, turmeric, chili peppers (if desired), and coconut milk. Return to a simmer; add the green beans or asparagus. Continue to simmer gently, covered, until the vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes longer.
3
Mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon to thicken the stew's base. Stir in the spinach and cilantro and cook just until the spinach is wilted. The stew should have a thick consistency, with just enough liquid to warrant serving it in bowls rather than on a plate. Adjust the liquid with water or nondairy milk, keeping in mind that as the stew stands, it will thicken. Adjust the seasonings to taste.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil or 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable broth or water, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced, 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced, and more.

Yes, Coconut Curried Vegetable Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Coconut Curried Vegetable Stew

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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