Creamy Curried Butter Beans
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Curried Butter Beans. This delightful dish features smooth butter beans enveloped in a luscious coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices like curry powder and turmeric. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe combines simplicity with exotic flair, offering a satisfying culinary experience that will transport you to far-off lands.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups butter beans (canned, drained)
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add curry powder and turmeric; cook for another minute to release the spices' flavors.
- Gradually pour in coconut milk, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a gentle simmer.
- Fold in the drained butter beans and cook for 5 minutes until heated through; season with salt as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg