Greens and Adzuki Bean Stew Recipe

Name: Greens and Adzuki Bean Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. coconut oil; 3 shallots, thinly sliced (1 cup); 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.); 4 tsp. minced fresh ginger; 1 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste; 1 tsp. ground turmeric; 2 dried Thai red chiles; 5 Kaffir lime leaves, optional; 2 stalks lemongrass, halved lengthwise and bruised; 2 14-oz. cans light coconut milk; 2 cups cooked adzuki beans; 1 medium leek, sliced (2 cups); 2 heads baby bok choy, sliced (3 cups); 2 cups chopped watercress (1-inch pieces); 2 tsp. fresh ginger juice, optional; 1 tsp. low-sodium tamari; 2 tsp. coconut sugar or light brown sugar

Servings: persons

1 Tbs. coconut oil
3 shallots, thinly sliced (1 cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.)
4 tsp. minced fresh ginger
1 tsp. sea salt, plus more to taste
1 tsp. ground turmeric
2 dried Thai red chiles
5 Kaffir lime leaves, optional
2 stalks lemongrass, halved lengthwise and bruised
2 14-oz. cans light coconut milk
2 cups cooked adzuki beans
1 medium leek, sliced (2 cups)
2 heads baby bok choy, sliced (3 cups)
2 cups chopped watercress (1-inch pieces)
2 tsp. fresh ginger juice, optional
1 tsp. low-sodium tamari
2 tsp. coconut sugar or light brown sugar

1
Heat coconut oil in large pot over medium heat.
2
Add shallots, and saute 5 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
3
Add garlic, ginger, and salt; cook 3 minutes, then stir in turmeric.
4
Add chiles, lime leaves (if using), lemongrass, coconut milk, and 21/2 cups water; bring to a boil over high heat.
5
Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer 30 minutes.
6
Remove and discard chiles, lime leaves, and lemongrass.
7
Add beans to pot, and return to a simmer.
8
Stir in leek, and simmer 2 minutes more, or until tender.
9
Add bok choy, watercress, ginger juice (if using), tamari, and coconut sugar; stir well, and cook 1 minute more.
10
Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbs. coconut oil, 3 shallots, thinly sliced (1 cup), 4 cloves garlic, minced (4 tsp.), 4 tsp. minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Greens and Adzuki Bean 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Greens and Adzuki Bean Stew

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