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Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry

Irresistible Creamy Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry Recipe You’ll Crave

  • Author: Lyndy
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry is creamy, slightly spicy, and deeply satisfying. Made with chickpeas, sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and warm spices, it’s a comforting plant-based meal that’s perfect for weeknights, cozy weekends, or meal prep. Vegan, gluten-free, and customizable, it’s wholesome and packed with bold flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons oil (olive oil or avocado oil)
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 medium-large sweet potato, peeled and diced (about 2–2.5 cups)
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (15-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • ¾ cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
  • ½ teaspoon salt, more to taste
  • Juice from ½ lime
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving

Instructions

  1. Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 more minute.
  2. Add spices and curry paste: Stir in red curry paste, curry powder, and cayenne. Cook 1–2 minutes to deepen flavor.
  3. Add vegetables and chickpeas: Stir in diced sweet potatoes and chickpeas until coated.
  4. Pour in liquids: Add coconut milk and vegetable broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
  5. Simmer until tender: Cover and cook for 20–25 minutes, until sweet potatoes are fork-tender.
  6. Finish curry: Stir in peanut butter, salt, and lime juice. Simmer another 3–5 minutes.
  7. Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot over rice or quinoa. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

  • Use full-fat coconut milk for richness.
  • Toast spices for deeper flavor.
  • Lime juice balances the creaminess.
  • Adjust spice levels by reducing or omitting cayenne.
  • For a thicker curry, mash a few sweet potato cubes into the sauce.
  • Variations: add kale, spinach, or bell peppers; use almond butter instead of peanut; swap chickpeas for lentils.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl

Keywords: Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry, Vegan Curry Recipe, Healthy Curry Dinner, Chickpea Curry, Plant-Based Dinner, One Pot Curry, Easy Vegan Meal Prep, Gluten Free Curry, Sweet Potato Recipes

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