Side dishe for 2

Massaman Curry Vegetables

Name: Massaman Curry Vegetables
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 tsp coconut oil; 1/2 loaded cup sliced onion; 2 tsp minced ginger; 3 cloves garlic minced; 2 cups cauliflower florets; 1/2 red bell pepper; 5/8 cup chopped green beans; 1/2 cup sliced carrots; 2 tbsp red curry paste; 1/4 tsp cumin powder; 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder; 1/4 tsp cardamom powder; 1/8 tsp cloves powder; 1/4 tsp cayenne; 1/4 tsp crushed fennel seeds; 1 tbsp raw sugar; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp tamarind concentrate; 1 cup coconut milk; 3/4 cup water

$8.70for 450 minServes 2

This vegetable curry simmers cauliflower, peppers, beans, and carrots with coconut milk, curry paste, spices, and nut butter.

Photo: veganricha.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Onions, 0.2 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.26Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.07Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Cauliflower, 0.25$3.29 each typical	0.25	$0.96Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.2 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.47Typical price
	Green beans, 0.15 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.15Typical price
	Coconut milk, 8.5 oz$0.14/oz typical	8.5 oz	$1.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.35

Swaps

Swap green beans for broccoliabout $0.50/lb less at typical prices
Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilAsian sauces and pastesDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSugar and brown sugar

Not included in the cost.

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Thai Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$2.17 per serving$8.70 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp coconut oil
1/2 loaded cup sliced onion
2 tsp minced ginger
3 cloves garlic minced
2 cups cauliflower florets
1/2 red bell pepper
5/8 cup chopped green beans
1/2 cup sliced carrots
2 tbsp red curry paste
1/4 tsp cumin powder
1/4 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
1/8 tsp cloves powder
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp crushed fennel seeds
1 tbsp raw sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp tamarind concentrate
1 cup coconut milk
3/4 cup water

Steps

Heat the coconut oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
Cook the onion, ginger, and garlic for 4 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in the curry paste, cumin, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, cayenne, and fennel, then cook for 1 minute.
Add the cauliflower, bell pepper, green beans, carrots, coconut milk, and water, then bring the pot to a simmer.
Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the peanut butter, sugar, salt, and tamarind, then simmer uncovered for 3 minutes.