Easy Vegan Thai Greens and Beans Curry Recipe

This easy vegan Thai inspired recipe for greens and beans curry is one the whole family will love! Simmered with savory spices, peanut butter, kale, and white beans, you’ll have this flavorful simple supper on the table in 30 minutes or less.

Peanut butter makes everything better. That’s why we love this simple dinner. There’s just something about the way all the flavors fuse together that makes this one a weeknight winner.

It’s also nutritious and cheap to make. Honestly, I think all the ingredients can be found at your local Aldi, except for maybe the little nob of fresh ginger. 

(Side note: Meat eaters in the family might like this recipe for African-style peanut butter soup with chicken.)

You’ll want to make this again and again.

Really, it’s too good NOT to make. It’s all this and more:

• nutritious
• quick
• easy
• comfort food
• flavorful

It works whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, plant based, or on the Daniel Fast.

If you want to switch it up, you can add cooked tofu instead of beans.

Curry Without Curry Paste

Yes, it’s true. This recipe doesn’t call for curry paste or curry powder, but the flavors fuse together in such a way that you won’t miss it. With the chili powder, onions, and ginger, you get a slight spicy kick without needing to buy curry paste or powder.

More Beans and Rice Recipes, Please

If you’re into beans and rice recipes (or beans and quinoa), here are a few other favorites to make you swoon:

• Easy Mixed Vegetable Curry
• CrockPot Red Beans and Rice
• Southwestern Black Bean Tacos
• Delicious Carrot Lentil Soup

Now, without further ado, let’s get cooking…

Easy Vegan Thai Greens and Beans Curry Recipe

Pro tip: We’ve used this recipe as one of our church-wide 21 day Daniel Fast dinner recipes, and it also fits as one of Dr. Joel Fuhrman’s nutritarian recipes if you water sauté the onions instead of using oil.

Yield: 4

Easy Vegan Thai Greens and Beans Curry Recipe

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

This easy vegan Thai recipe is a greens and beans curry that's sure to please the whole family! Bonus: You can have it on the dinner table in 30 minutes or less.

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Ingredients

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped or grated ginger
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 15 oz can vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (no sugar or any other additives)
• 8 oz can tomato sauce
• 1 tablespoon salt free seasoning blend (like Mrs. Dash)
• 1 15 oz can cannellini beans
• 2 cups chopped kale, stems/ribs removed
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1. Heat a large pan with two tablespoons oil (or 1/4 cup water if water sautéing).
2. Add onion and ginger; cook until softened.
3. Add chili powder and mix well.
4. Whisk in broth, peanut butter, tomato sauce, and salt free seasoning, then bring to a simmer, whisking occasionally to ensure the peanut butter is fully distributed.
5. Add kale a handful at a time, stirring as you go.
6. Add beans and stir to combine.
7. Partially cover the pot and let it simmer for about 15 minutes, or until kale is tender, stirring occasionally.
8. Remove from heat. Stir in lime juice and top with finely sliced green onions. Serve over rice or quinoa.

Notes

When I'm in a hurry, I use frozen chopped kale. The stems aren't removed, but it works in a pinch!

You can serve over white rice, brown rice, or quinoa.

Recommended Products

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  Mrs. Dash-Original Seasoning Blend, 6.75 oz
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  Justin's Classic Peanut Butter, Only Two Ingredients, No Stir, Gluten-free, Non-GMO, Keto-Friendly, Responsibly Sourced, 16oz Jar
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  Nature's Earthly Choice Quinoa, 24 Ounce

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

4

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 420Total Fat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 993mgCarbohydrates: 44gFiber: 11gSugar: 8gProtein: 21g

This is an estimate only.

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