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A bowl of black bean curry.

Black Bean Coconut Curry (Vegan)

Author: Veena Azmanov
5 from 28 votes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
Calories: 417kcal
Adjust Servings Here: 6 servings

Description

This black beans coconut curry is a healthy addition to any diet whether you use dried or canned beans and coconut.  This simple, easy and effortless recipe makes for a meal in less than 15 mins. Black beans being high in protein, high in fiber and an excellent antioxidant for the body is a great addition to the family diet.

Ingredients 

  • 2 cups (350 g) Black Beans (2 x 14 oz cans)
  • 2 tbsp Oil canola or grapeseed
  • 1 cup Onion chopped fine
  • ½ tbsp Garlic grated
  • ½ tbsp Ginger grated
  • ½ cup Cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup (120 ml) Coconut cream
  • 2 tbsp Curry powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika hot or sweet
  • ½ tsp Salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp Pepper
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

Instructions

  • Have all ingredients ready - this gets done very quickly
  • Heat oil in a saute pan. Add the garlic and ginger. Followed by the onion and cilantro. Cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the onions are nice and translucent
    Pro tip - it is important to always saute the veggies and spices well at each stage to get the maximum flavor.
  • Add the spices and a little of the liquid from the beans. Cook spices for about another minute until fragrant. Next, add the coconut cream and cook for 3 minutes.
    Pro tip - cook on low heat adding a few more tablespoons of water as necessary making sure you get a nice aroma from the spices.
  • Add the black beans and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for a minute or two more. Mash a few beans into the sauce. This will thicken the sauce.
  • Server with steamed white rice, chapati, naan, or even with crusty bread.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 172gCalories: 417kcalCarbohydrates: 48.5gProtein: 16.1gFat: 19.6gSaturated Fat: 13.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 398mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 12.2gSugar: 4.3gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg

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