Thai Green Bean Curry with Pineapple and Sweet Pota

Name: Thai Green Bean Curry with Pineapple and Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbs. vegetable oil; 3 large shallots ( 1/2 cup); 1 1/2 Tbs. red curry paste; 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.); 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger; 1 8-oz. can pineapple chunks, juice reserved; 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks (2 1/2 cups); 3/4 lb. green beans; 3/4 cup light coconut milk; Basil or cilantro leaves, for garnish

Servings: persons

1
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat.
2
Add shallots, and saute 5 minutes.
3
Add curry paste, garlic, and ginger, and saute 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
4
Add 2 1/2 cups water and reserved pineapple juice.
5
Cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
6
Add 1 cup sweet potato chunks, and cook 10 to 15 minutes, or until sweet potatoes are tender.
7
Blend mixture in saucepan with immersion blender or in blender or food processor until smooth.
8
Return to saucepan, add remaining 1 1/2 cups sweet potatoes, and bring to a boil.
9
Cover, and simmer 5 minutes.
10
Stir in pineapple chunks, green beans, and coconut milk; cover; and simmer 7 to 10 minutes, or until green beans are crisp-tender.
11
Garnish with basil, and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbs. vegetable oil, 3 large shallots ( 1/2 cup), 1 1/2 Tbs. red curry paste, 3 cloves garlic, minced (1 Tbs.), and more.

Yes, Thai Green Bean Curry with Pineapple and Sweet Potatoes falls under the General 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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Thai Green Bean Curry with Pineapple and Sweet Potatoes

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