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    Peanut and green bean curry

    23 February 2016 by Amber |

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    This spicy peanut and green bean curry is incredibly tasty and satisfying, and one of those recipes whose whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

    Peanut and green bean curry.

    You know how sometimes you feel like you've climbed a mountain of busyness and can finally breathe again? That's me right now. It's been good busy, but busy nonetheless.

    This week signals the beginning of 'normal' for this year and I'm dying to get into simple, nourishing and healthy cooking. This easy curry is all of those things. With only a few key ingredients and a handful of spices you'll be amazed how tasty and satisfying this meal is.

    Lately I've been seeing a few recipes for African peanut stews. Peanut stew is a pretty new idea for me, and it got me to thinking about peanuts as a delicious and affordable protein source. I use other nuts all the time, but peanuts are probably the most inexpensive nuts to buy and really deserve more frequent use in my kitchen.

    The base of this curry is onion, garlic, ginger, tomatoes and spices. Peanut butter and chopped toasted peanuts add creaminess and texture, then green beans are added for the last five minutes or so of cooking. I think this could be the easiest curry I've ever made!

    You could add other vegetables too if you like. I prefer the simplicity of featuring only perfectly tender-crisp green beans as a perfect counterpoint to the rich and spicy sauce. If you don't like your beans crunchy, just cook them for longer - until they've reached your desired level of softness.

    Peanut and green bean curry.

    Peanut and green bean curry.

    Peanut and green bean curry

    This spicy peanut and green bean curry is incredibly tasty and satisfying, and one of those recipes whose whole is greater than the sum of its parts.
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    Prep time: 10 minutes
    Cook time: 25 minutes
    Total time: 35 minutes
    Course: Main meals
    Cuisine: Gluten free, Vegan
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 229kcal
    Author: Quite Good Food

    INGREDIENTS

    • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
    • 1 onion finely chopped
    • 2 cloves garlic finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • ¼ teaspoon chilli powder (quantity optional, use less for a milder curry)
    • 1 can chopped tomatoes
    • 2 tablespoon peanut butter
    • ½ cup peanuts roughly chopped (approximately 70g, I used blanched peanuts and toasted them myself, or you can use roasted peanuts)
    • ½ cup water
    • Large handful green beans trimmed (approximately 150g)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Heat oil in a large saucepan or skillet.
    • Add onion, garlic and ginger and cook over a low to medium heat for 10 minutes or until very soft and fragrant.
    • Add dry spices and cook for another few minutes.
    • Add peanut butter, peanuts, tomatoes, water and salt.
    • Stir to combine and cook over a low heat for another 5-10 minutes or until thick and glossy.
    • Add green beans to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes (or until beans are cooked to your desired level of softness).
    • Serve with brown rice and a few extra peanuts for garnish.

    NUTRITION INFORMATION

    Calories: 229kcal | Carbohydrates: 15.7g | Protein: 8.8g | Fat: 16.6g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Fiber: 5.5g
    Tried this recipe?Mention @quitegoodfood or tag #quitegoodfood!

    Nutrition Facts
    Peanut and green bean curry
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 229 Calories from Fat 149
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 16.6g26%
    Saturated Fat 2.7g17%
    Cholesterol 0mg0%
    Carbohydrates 15.7g5%
    Fiber 5.5g23%
    Protein 8.8g18%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    This spicy peanut and green bean curry is simple food done well. Incredibly tasty and satisfying, this is one of those recipes whose whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

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    1. Wojtek Gaca

      March 20, 2016 at 7:32 am

      I have just finished eating this dish and I must say IT IS ABSOLUTELY AWESOME! It not only looks good but tastes fantastic as well. Thank you so much for putting this recipe together and up on your website. I encourage everyone to try this - it is easy and fun to prepare and a great pleasure to taste. It is 100% worth the time and effort. And almost too good to share 🙂

      • Amber

        March 20, 2016 at 9:27 am

        Thanks for your lovely comment, I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

    2. Charmaine

      September 08, 2016 at 8:52 am

      Looks delish... Did you drain the tomatoes or did you include the liquid? Thanks!

      • Amber

        September 08, 2016 at 10:11 am

        Hi Charmaine, I used the liquid too 🙂

    3. Marisa

      November 23, 2018 at 7:04 pm

      Made this last night to rave reviews from my family. It was delicious!

      • Amber

        November 25, 2018 at 4:12 pm

        Fantastic! I'm so pleased you enjoyed it 🙂

    4. Tracy Taft

      March 06, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      Can i use more peanut butter than peanuts

      • Amber

        March 17, 2021 at 4:59 pm

        Hi Tracy, I haven't tried it but it should be fine - more peanut butter will make for a creamier curry.

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