Vegan Thai Peanut Curry

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5 from 8 votes

Prep Time25

Cook Time20

Total Time45

Course: dinner

Cuisine: thai

Servings: bowls

Calories: 255kcal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 small onion or 2 medium shallots, minced
2 inches fresh ginger peeled and minced
3-4 garlic cloves minced
2 large carrots peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons red curry paste
¼ cup creamy peanut butter see notes
1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk
½ cup broth or water
2 cups chopped broccoli florets
1 red bell pepper cored and sliced
2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice or rice wine vinegar
8 ounces extra firm tofu cut into 1-inch cubes (optional)
fresh cilantro, rice and chopped peanuts for serving

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Instructions

In a large pot, warm the oil over medium heat. Add the onion or shallot, sprinkle with salt and sauté for 3-5 minutes, or until translucent. Next add the ginger, garlic, and carrots. Stir and continue to cook for about 5 minutes more.
To the pot, stir in the curry paste, peanut butter and coconut milk then simmer for 5 minutes. Next, add the broccoli, red pepper and water or broth. Bring to a low boil and cook just until broccoli is soft, for about 5-7 minutes.
Lastly, stir in the tamari, lime juice (and coconut sugar, if needed). Taste test to see if you prefer more of each. Add tofu at this point if using. Cook until heated through.
Serve warm with cooked rice, cilantro, lime wedges and/or chopped peanuts as a garnish. Leftovers will keep for up to 3-4 days when sealed in the refrigerator.

Notes

If you use unsalted peanut butter without sugar added then you may want to add a tablespoon of coconut sugar (or brown sugar) and possibly more salt, to taste.

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