Spicy Thai Style Beans with Coconut Milk Vegetarian
Transform your weeknight dinner with Spicy Thai Style Beans with Coconut Milk, a vibrant vegetarian dish bursting with authentic Thai flavors. Crisp green beans are simmered in a luscious, aromatic coconut milk sauce infused with red Thai curry paste, ginger, and garlic, creating a perfect balance of spicy, savory, and subtly sweet notes. A splash of lime juice and fresh basil leaves elevate the dish with a refreshing finish, while a touch of soy sauce and brown sugar harmonize the bold flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is ideal as a stand-alone meal with steamed rice or as a flavorful side dish to complement your Thai-inspired feast. Perfect for vegetarians and anyone seeking a hearty, plant-based, gluten-free meal with a spicy twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Green beans
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 2 tbsp Red Thai curry paste
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tsp Brown sugar
- 1 piece Red chili
- 10 leaves Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 tsp Salt
Instructions
Wash the green beans and trim the ends. Cut them into approximately 2-inch pieces and set aside.
Mince the garlic and ginger. Thinly slice the red chili.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the red Thai curry paste and cook for another 1 minute to release its aroma.
Pour in the coconut milk and stir until the curry paste is fully incorporated.
Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet and stir to coat them in the coconut milk mixture.
Add soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and salt. Stir well.
Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender but still crisp.
Add the sliced red chili and fresh basil leaves in the last 2 minutes of cooking. Stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Add more salt or lime juice as desired.
Serve hot as a main dish with steamed rice, or as a side to complement other Thai dishes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
635 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.4 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3636 mg | 158% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 90.8 g | 33% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.2 g | 61% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 288 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.1 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 1849 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
