Thai Vegetarian Green Curry Recipe

Name: Thai Vegetarian Green Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbls. vegetable oil; 2-3 Tbls. thai green curry paste; 2 cartons or cans coconut milk; 2 kaffir lime leaves; Thai eggplant; Green beans; bell peppers; zucchini; sweet potatoes or winter quash; 1 or 2 red jalapenos or other hot peppers; 1 Tbls. palm sugar; Fish sauce; 1/4 c. Thai Basil leaves

Servings: persons

1 Tbls. vegetable oil
2-3 Tbls. thai green curry paste
2 cartons or cans coconut milk
2 kaffir lime leaves
Thai eggplant
Green beans
bell peppers
zucchini
sweet potatoes or winter quash
1 or 2 red jalapenos or other hot peppers
1 Tbls. palm sugar
Fish sauce
1/4 c. Thai Basil leaves

1
Saute green curry paste in vegetable oil over medium heat for a few minutes, until fragrant.
2
Add coconut milk and crushed or bruised kaffir limes leaves. Bring to a simmer.
3
All vegetables should be cut to similar size to ensure they will be done at the same time. Add vegetables to hot coconut milk and continue to simmer about 15 minutes or until vegetables are the desired tenderness. The green curry is spicy enough for some. Add hot red peppers for additional heat.
4
Stir in palm sugar until dissolved. Add fish sauce to taste. Remove kaffir lime leaves before serving.
5
Take pan off stove and add whole basil leaves. Stir to combine and wilt basil.
6
Serve with rice noodles or rice.

374

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 Tbls. vegetable oil, 2-3 Tbls. thai green curry paste, 2 cartons or cans coconut milk, 2 kaffir lime leaves, and more.

Yes, Thai Vegetarian Green Curry falls under the Vegetarian 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!

Thai Vegetarian Green Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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