Spicy Thai-Style Beans With Coconut Milk (Vegetarian)

Kittencalskitchen's Note:

This is a vegetarian dish. If you love spicy dishes like my family, then you will love this! The red curry paste is very hot so you might want to adjust the amount starting at 1 tablespoon, for our tastes I use about 2 tablespoons, the hotter the better LOL! You can find red curry paste in the Asian section of your supermarket or in any Asian grocery store, I use it in many dishes! The complete recipe is made on top of the stove in very little time, but has tons of flavor!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped (optional)
• 1 -2 tablespoon red curry paste (or to taste)
• 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 1 (13 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (can use more)
• 1 -2 tablespoon sugar
• salt and black pepper
• 4 -5 cups cooked basmati rice
• chopped green onion

Directions:

1. In a Dutch oven heat oil over medium-high heat; add in onions and red bell pepper and saute for 5-6 minutes, adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking.
2. Add in the red curry paste and cook 1 minute.
3. Add in the kidney beans, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, lime juice and sugar; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for about 35 minutes.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Serve over basmati rice, then sprinkle with chopped green onion.

Reviews

[Chuli94]

Wow, really delicious! I didn't have red curry paste so I sort of made my own with Indian spices. My husband who is from India and really only likes Indian food was very happy with this. It was similar enough for him and just different enough for me to have a delicious change of pace! I will definitely be making this again--thanks!

[tanu321]

Very good indeed! I reduced the amount of sugar and added Thai yellow sauce and it tasted awesome. Some minor adjustments with the seasoning and its yum!

[Cookgirl]

Mmmm, we liked this Thai dish very much! I omitted the garlic because of the amount of garlic in the homemade chili paste Curry Paste . The red bell pepper was added, even though it was an optional ingredient. Fresh tomatoes were used and only 10 ounces in this recipe. Finally, cane sugar for standard white sugar. Served with jasmine rice, fresh cilantro, green onion and lime wedge garnishes. I'll make this again soon as it was very easy for an Asian dish. It's vegan, too! For Kittencal.