Broccoli, cauliflower, inexperienced beans, and peppers mingle in a wealthy coconut-peanut base, making a stew that is nice all yr spherical. Tailored from Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons. Images by Theresa Raffetto.
Serves: 6
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch
- 14-ounce can gentle coconut milk
- ½ cup Thai peanut sauce or pure easy peanut butter
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons pure granulated sugar
- 3 to 4 ounces effective rice noodles or bean-thread noodles
- 1 tablespoon gentle olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups bite-sized broccoli florets
- 3 cups bite-sized cauliflower florets
- 2 cups contemporary slender inexperienced beans, trimmed and lower in half (see Word)
- 1 giant purple bell pepper, lower into slim 2-inch strips
- 1 to 2 contemporary chilies, to style, seeded and minced (see Word)
Garnishes (non-obligatory):
- Chopped peanuts
- Sliced scallions
To make the sauce, mix the cornstarch with simply sufficient water to dissolve in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Whisk till fully dissolved. Add the coconut milk, peanut sauce or peanut butter, lime juice and sugar, and whisk collectively till easy. Put aside.
Prepare dinner the noodles in response to package deal instructions till al dente, then drain and lower into shorter lengths.
Whereas the noodles are cooking, warmth the oil in a soup pot. Add the onion and sauté over medium-low warmth till translucent. Add the garlic and proceed to sauté till each are golden.
Layer the broccoli, cauliflower, inexperienced beans, bell pepper, and chilies within the pot with out stirring them in. Pour in 1 cup water. Convey to a speedy simmer (you will hear it slightly than see it), then decrease the warmth. Cowl and prepare dinner for 8 to 10 minutes, or till all of the greens are tender-crisp.
Add the sauce to the soup pot and stir all the pieces collectively effectively. Convey to a mild simmer and prepare dinner for five to 10 minutes longer, uncovered, or till the sauce has thickened and the greens are only a bit extra finished than tender-crisp.
Place a small quantity of noodles within the backside of every serving bowl and ladle a number of the stew over them. If you want, garnish with chopped peanuts, sliced scallions, or each.
Vitamin info
Per serving: Energy: 208; Complete fats: 8g; Protein: 5g; Fiber: 5g; Carbs: 33g; Sodium: 62 mg
NOTES:
If contemporary slender inexperienced beans are unavailable, substitute frozen. Strive natural petite entire inexperienced beans for a pleasant impact.
Purple pepper flakes, Sriracha, or different sizzling sauce could be substituted for contemporary chilies. Begin with ½ teaspoon and add extra to style if you’d like a spicier impact.
Additionally strive: our Cauliflower Fried Rice With Mushrooms Chickpeas.
