Vegan Thai Red Curry (30 Min Meal)
This Vegan Thai Red Curry features a blend of diced red onion, ground spices, diced tomatoes, and frozen stir-fry vegetables simmered in coconut milk and curry paste. The addition of soy sauce and lime juice balances the rich, spiced coconut base, resulting in a flavorful and creamy plant-based curry that is both vibrant and comforting.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons high-heat oil
- 1 red onion diced
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger
- 1 diced tomatoes in their juices, 15-ounce can
- 2 pounds stir-fry vegetables frozen
- 1 coconut milk 15-ounce can
- 1 tablespoon curry paste plus more to taste
- ½ cup water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 lime
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pan with a lid over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until tender, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the garlic powder and ginger powder, mix quickly for about 5 seconds, then add the diced tomatoes with their juices. Stir well and cook until the juices start to boil.
- Add the coconut milk, curry paste, water, and soy sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a boil.
- Add the frozen stir-fry vegetables and mix well. Once the mixture returns to a boil, lower the heat, cover, and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, uncover, and squeeze the juice of one lime over the curry. Stir well and serve hot.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh ginger and garlic if possible, adding curry paste to the pan to gently heat 1-2 minutes before adding liquids.
- Adjust curry paste gradually to control spiciness, starting with half the recommended amount.
- Modify coconut milk and water ratios to achieve desired richness and thickness.
- Customize by varying vegetables, lime juice amount, or adding sweetener as preferred.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 to 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories 487
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 487kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 768mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 1143mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 13g | 52% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 12345IU | 247% |
| Vitamin C | 42mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 135mg | 14% |
| Iron | 8mg | 44% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.