Broccoli and Thai Basil Coconut Curry
 
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Whip up a lean mean green machine dinner with this 30 minute Broccoli and Thai Basil Coconut Curry. You're sure to get your helping of veggies with this meal!
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Recipe type: Vegetarian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ½ large onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced into ⅛" thick rounds
  • 1 red or green bell pepper, seeded and roughly chopped
  • 3 stalks of celery, cut ¼" thick
  • 3 cups broccoli florets, cut into bite sized pieces
  • salt and pepper for seasoning
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 can full fat coconut milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon coconut sugar or dark brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 3 teaspoons fresh squeezed lime juice
  • ½ tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2-3 teaspoons freshly chopped Thai basil leaves, depending on taste (about 5)
Directions
  1. Prepare veggies by chopping red pepper, onion and broccoli, slicing carrots, cutting celery, and mincing garlic. Set aside.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once oil is hot enough that a drop of water sizzles, add onion and carrots. Stir and season with a few shakes of salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add bell pepper and celery. Season with additional salt and pepper. Stir and cook 5 minutes more. Add broccoli and cook an additional 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. While veggies are cooking, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, ½ teaspoon salt, curry powder, cinnamon, ginger, coconut or brown sugar, onion powder, lime juice, and cornstarch. Pour mixture into skillet along with chopped basil leaves and stir. Reduce heat to a low simmer and continue stirring until mixture thickens, about 2-3 minutes. Season to taste
  4. Serve warm over brown rice, quinoa, potatoes, etc.
Recipe by Breezy Bakes at https://www.breezybakesgf.com/broccoli-and-thai-basil-coconut-curry/