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Thai Peanut Coconut Cauliflower Chickpea Curry

Beautiful Thai peanut coconut cauliflower chickpea curry packed with bold flavors, rainbow veggies, and plant-based protein. This cozy, vegetarian chickpea curry is made in one pan in just 30 minutes for the perfect weekday meal!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai , American , Vegan

Ingredients

  • For the curry:
  • ½ tablespoon coconut oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 large carrot, thinly sliced
  • 1 small head cauliflower, broken into florets (3-4 cups)
  • 1 bunch green onions, diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can lite coconut milk
  • ⅓ cup water or vegetarian broth
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons natural creamy peanut butter (or cashew butter)
  • ½ tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, plus more if you l ike heat
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 red pepper, julienned
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • TO GARNISH:
  • fresh cilantro
  • green onion
  • Chopped peanuts or cashews

Instructions

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  1. Place a large deep 10 inch deep skillet or a large pot over medium high heat. Add in coconut oil, garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, then add in green onion, carrot and cauliflower florets. Saute for 3-5 minute until cauliflower begins to turn a slight golden brown and onions soften.
  2. Next, add in coconut milk, water, curry paste, peanut butter, soy sauce/coconut aminos, red cayenne pepper, turmeric, and salt, and stir well to combine. 
  3. Then stir in bell pepper, and chickpeas; simmer over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. Taste, and adjust seasonings as necessary. 
  4. Before serving, stir in frozen peas and simmer an additional minute, then pour into bowls or divide into meal prep containers. 
  5. Garnish with cilantro, green onion and chopped peanuts/cashews. Great with brown rice or quinoa for a full protein packed plant based meal. Enjoy!

Notes

  • See the full post for tips, tricks, and ways to customize this curry recipe!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 343cal (17%) Carbohydrates 40.9g (14%) Protein 10.6g (21%) Fat 15.2g (23%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 7.4g (15%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 343

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 343cal 17%
Carbohydrates 40.9g 14%
Protein 10.6g 21%
Fat 15.2g 23%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 7.4g 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.