Makes 6 servings
The vegetables listed below are favorites, but any vegetables you have on hand can be used along with the coconut milk and spices. If you decide to use coconut milk, it is important to note that this product has a high fat content and should be used in moderation. Try lite coconut to get the sweet nutty coconut flavor without all the fat. Cauliflower, squash, and sweet potatoes are other tasty choices. This is a great way to use up “going-bad” fresh or frozen vegetables! Serve over rice or your favorite whole grain.
1 cup uncooked brown rice
2 cups water
1 large onion, sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped (about 4 teaspoons)
3 large carrots, chopped
¼ cup vegetable broth or water
1 ½ tablespoons curry powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric
pinch cayenne pepper
1 medium potato, chopped (peeling optional)
3 cups chopped kale
2 cups chopped broccoli florets, or 1 10-ounce package frozen chopped broccoli florets
8 mushrooms, sliced
1 15-ounce can garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed, or 1½ cup of cooked garbanzo beans
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1 cup lite coconut milk, or 1 cup non-dairy milk + 1 teaspoon
coconut extract
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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Bring rice and water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Lower heat and simmer, covered, until all the water is absorbed (about 30 minutes).
In a large saucepan, sauté onion, garlic, and carrots in vegetable broth or water on medium-high heat until onion becomes translucent. Add curry, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. Cook for 2 to 4 minutes, stirring often. Add potato, kale, broccoli, mushrooms, beans, peas, and coconut milk or non-dairy milk mixture. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 10 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potato can be pierced easily with a fork. Sprinkle with soy sauce before serving.
Per serving (1/6 of recipe): 320 calories; 5.2 g fat; 2.5 g saturated fat ; 14.7%
calories from fat; 0 mg cholesterol; 12.3 g protein; 59.3 g carbohydrate; 5.9
g sugar; 12.3 g fiber; 407 mg sodium; 115 mg calcium; 4.7 mg iron; 37.7 mg
vitamin C; 6312 mcg beta-carotene; 1.7 mg vitamin E
Recipe by Jennifer Reilly, R.D.
