READY IN 45 mins

Green Bean Curry

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"I ate this with rice or coconut roti almost every evening in Sri Lanka-- I could not get enough of it! Using fresh ingredients is of the utmost importance. Some of the ingredients may be difficult to find, but they really are essential. This goes very well with rice as a vegetarian entree or alone as a side dish. " — ABoston

Directions

Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion, serrano pepper, garlic, and curry leaves in the oil until the onions are golden brown. Stir in the curry powder, fenugreek seeds, turmeric, and salt; cook another 3 minutes. Add the green beans to the mixture and stir until evenly coated. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until the beans are al dente. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer at least 5 minutes more. Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice just before serving.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 25 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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Apr 29, 2008

Wow! The taste of Asia! Thanks for the great recipe. We didn't have the curry leaves and I used only about 1 teaspoon of the lime juice but it smelled and tasted just like we were back in Asia.

—Robin

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Aug 17, 2008

I used this more for inspiration...so I don't know if I have a right to rate it. I added chicken for the carnavore hubby and some shredded coconut and the whole can of c.milk to make more sauce - oh and a handful of dried apricots. Was sooo yummy...thanks for the headstart on my inspiration for dinner!

—SWEETNOTHINGS

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10 Ratings

May 04, 2011

Like everyone else, I didn't have exactly the right ingredients, but it is a good basic recipe that you can do a lot with! I didn't have serrano peppers, curry leaves or fenugreek seeds, but added a Tbsp of garam masala and some red pepper flakes to the spices. I also pre-cooked and sliced some chicken, and added them in with the green beans. It turned out great!

—cindybebek

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Oct 21, 2012

We loved this one ... perfect over brown basmati rice for a vegetarian entree ... I just wish I had increased the recipe ... as written it was just enough for my husband and I for dinner - no seconds :-(

—LADYREDLOCKS

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Apr 20, 2013

I loved it! I doubled the recipe.I chopped up the frozen green beans from my garden last fall into tiny tiny pieces.I chopped chicken breast into tiny tiny pieces added it.Put in a 400 ml can of72% less fat coconut milk.Next time I will try coconut oil instead of vegetable oil

—blondie

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Sep 05, 2012

leave out coconut milk--diluted the good curry flavors

—sylbillvia

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Aug 03, 2012

I liked it a lot too but would recommend cutting the green beans in bite size pieces and adding some chicken or pork. I didn't have the curry leaves or fenugreek seeds, but wouldn't mind trying to find them for the next time I make this. Very fragrant and flavorful dish!

—doroteia

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Feb 04, 2013

Pretty tasty! I only had frozen green beans mixed with waxed beans and carrots, but the extra veggies only made this more delicious. I do like a sweet spicy curry so I added a tablespoon of brown sugar. The lime juice is amazing! I never knew that was what was missing in past curry recipes. I did adjust spices slightly to my preferences and used the whole can of coconut milk for extra sauce (and I thought it was grainy with only a 1/2 c). Next time I will add cube tofu.

—cookie_cooker

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Nutrition

Calories
104 kcal
5%

Carbohydrates
11.2 g
4%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
6.6 g
10%

Fiber
3.9 g
16%

Protein
2.6 g
5%

Sodium
74 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Green Bean Curry

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 104
Calories from Fat: 60

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.6g 10 %
** Saturated Fat 4g 20 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 74mg 3 %
Potassium 288mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 11.2g 4 %
** Dietary Fiber 3.9g 16 %
Protein 2.6g 5 %
** Sugars 2.8g
Vitamin A 15 %
Vitamin C 30 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 20 %
** Thiamin 9 %
Niacin 10 %
** Vitamin B6 8 %
Magnesium 14 %
Folate 23 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.