Vegan Sweet Potato Curry (Printable View)

Hearty sweet potatoes and fresh spinach simmered in aromatic coconut sauce with warming spices for a comforting plant-based meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
06 - 1 medium red bell pepper, diced

→ Pantry

07 - 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
08 - 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
09 - 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegetable oil

→ Spices

10 - 2 tsp curry powder
11 - 1 tsp ground cumin
12 - 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
13 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
14 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Others

15 - 1 cup vegetable broth
16 - Juice of 1/2 lime
17 - Fresh cilantro, for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent and softened.
02 - Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
03 - Add sweet potato cubes and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to coat with oil.
04 - Sprinkle in curry powder, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne if using. Cook, stirring continuously, for 1 minute to release essential oils and enhance flavor.
05 - Pour in diced tomatoes with their juice, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients and dissolve any spice clumps.
06 - Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 18-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
07 - Add chopped spinach to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring until wilted and evenly distributed throughout the curry.
08 - Stir in fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished generously with fresh cilantro.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The coconut milk creates this impossibly rich sauce that feels indulgent but is actually good for you
  • Everything cooks in one pot so you spend less time washing up and more time eating
  • The spices can be adjusted to make it as mild or fiery as your mood demands
02 -
  • Sweet potatoes come in different sizes so check for tenderness after 18 minutes by piercing with a fork
  • The curry will thicken as it sits, so don't panic if it looks a bit thin right after cooking
  • Coconut milk can separate if the heat is too high, so keep it at a gentle simmer
03 -
  • Grate your ginger on the finest side of your grater so it almost melts into the sauce
  • Add a pinch of cinnamon with the other spices for this subtle warmth that people can't quite identify

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