Coconut Green Bean Curry

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Coconut Green Bean Delight elevates your meal with a vibrant vegetarian dish inspired by Sri Lankan cuisine. This recipe features fresh green beans simmered in aromatic spices and rich coconut milk, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice or coconut roti. Ideal for those following a vegetarian diet, this dish is also gluten-free, but be mindful of coconut allergies.

The flavor profile is a harmonious blend of spices, offering a unique twist to your dinner table. Easily accessible through the easyChef Pro App, you can explore personalized recipe recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list for effortless meal planning. Select this recipe today and transform your cooking experience!

Overview

This Coconut Green Bean Delight is a delightful dish inspired by Sri Lankan flavors. It's a perfect vegetarian entrée or a flavorful side dish, combining fresh green beans with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk. Enjoy it with rice or coconut roti for a complete meal.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Coconut

Cuisine

Sri Lankan

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) vegetable oil
• 1 Medium onion, sliced
• 5 Fresh curry leaves
• 1 Medium serrano pepper, sliced
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) curry powder
• 0.5 Teaspoons (tsp) fenugreek seeds
• 0.25 Teaspoons (tsp) turmeric, ground
• 1 Pinch salt, to taste
• 1 Pound (lb) green beans, trimmed
• 0.5 Cups coconut milk
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) lime juice

Steps

1. Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion, curry leaves, serrano pepper, and minced garlic. Cook and stir until the onion turns golden brown.
2. Stir in the curry powder, fenugreek seeds, ground turmeric, and salt. Cook for an additional 3 minutes to release the spices' aroma.
3. Add the trimmed green beans to the pan, stirring until they are evenly coated with the spice mixture.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the beans until they are tender-crisp.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and let the mixture simmer for at least 5 minutes.
6. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the lime juice just before serving. Enjoy your Coconut Green Bean Delight warm.

Enjoy your Coconut Green Bean Delight!