Spicy Eggplant And Green Bean Curry Recipe

A vibrant and flavorful vegetarian curry inspired by a Bon Appetit reader's recipe! This fresh and sophisticated dish, perfect for a weeknight dinner, features tender eggplant and green beans simmered in a fragrant coconut milk curry sauce. Get ready for a taste of California sunshine with this easy-to-follow recipe – just add rice and enjoy! (Originally from Bon Appetit, March 2007)

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 317.4 kcal
Protein 7g
Rating 4.5 (4 Reviews)
Spicy Eggplant And Green Bean Curry

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spicy Eggplant And Green Bean Curry

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How to Make Spicy Eggplant And Green Bean Curry

  1. Heat 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 tablespoon minced ginger; stir for 30 seconds.
  3. Add 1 medium eggplant, diced, and 1 pound of green beans, trimmed and halved.
  4. Cook, stirring often, until vegetables are almost tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. Cover and cook for 3 minutes more, or until completely tender.
  6. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl.
  7. Add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon lime zest, and 2 tablespoons of green curry paste to the skillet.
  8. Stir for 15 seconds.
  9. Pour in 1 (13.5 ounce) can of full-fat coconut milk.
  10. Bring to a boil, whisking constantly until smooth.
  11. Return the vegetables to the skillet.
  12. Simmer until the sauce has thickened enough to coat the vegetables, about 3 minutes.
  13. Season with salt to taste.
  14. Stir in 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

64g

Carbs

4g