Description
A flavorful dish featuring creamy butter beans in a spiced coconut milk sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can butter beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 can coconut milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they are soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the curry powder and cumin, cooking for about a minute until the spices bloom.
- Add the drained butter beans along with the coconut milk, stirring to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, cooking for about 10-15 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting based on your preference.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor.
Notes
For variations, try adding diced bell peppers or zucchini, or serve over rice or quinoa for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg