Easy Butter Bean (Lima Beans) Curry with Spinach

This 30-minute delicious vegan butter bean curry is the perfect feel-food treat on a busy weeknight.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 323kcal

Author Tajda Ferko

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion chopped
1 thumb ginger minced
4 cloves garlic minced
1 can chopped tomatoes 14 oz / 400g can
2 cans butter beans 14 oz / 400g can
1 lime juice only
salt & pepper to taste
¾ cup water or vegetable stock
3 cups fresh spinach tightly packed & chopped
1 cup fresh cilantro (coriander) tightly packed & chopped
1 cup soy cream or coconut milk

Spices

2 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
6 cardamom pods

US Cups - Metric

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pan on medium-high heat. Add red onion and gently sautee for 3 minutes until translucent. Add fresh ginger and garlic. Gently saute until fragrant (a couple of minutes).
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 red onion, 1 thumb ginger, 4 cloves garlic
Add all your spices and toast for 1-2 minutes while stirring consistently. Remove cardamom pods.
2 tablespoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 6 cardamom pods
Add tomatoes, beans, lime juice, salt, pepper, and water (or stock).
1 can chopped tomatoes, 2 cans butter beans, salt & pepper, 1 lime, ¾ cup water or vegetable stock
Stir, bring to a gentle simmer, and let simmer gently on low heat for 10 minutes. Stir regularly to avoid any veggies sticking to the bottom of the pan.
Add spinach and stir in the cream. Let simmer gently for 1-2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
3 cups fresh spinach, 1 cup soy cream
To serve, sprinkle with freshly chopped cilantro/coriander leaves.
1 cup fresh cilantro (coriander)

Notes

Tip 1 - Planning things is crucial for a stress-free cooking experience. Read the full recipe instructions from start to finish & prepare your work surface and ingredients beforehand.

Tip 2 - Adjust this curry to taste, especially regarding the amount of spices, garlic & ginger.

Variations - You can use kidney beans or chickpeas instead of butter beans. Add potatoes, sweet potatoes, bell peppers, or other veggies if desired.

Using dry butter beans? You will need approximately 150g of dried butter beans.

To serve - Serve with basmati rice, quinoa, naan, garlic bread, or extra veggies on the side.

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