Broccoli, cauliflower, inexperienced beans, and peppers mingle in a wealthy coconut-peanut base, making a stew that is nice all 12 months spherical. Tailored from Vegan Soups and Hearty Stews for All Seasons. Pictures by Theresa Raffetto.
Serves: 6
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot or cornstarch
- 14-ounce can gentle coconut milk
- ½ cup Thai peanut sauce or pure clean peanut butter
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 tablespoons pure granulated sugar
- 3 to 4 ounces fantastic 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 recent slender inexperienced beans, trimmed and lower in half (see Word)
- 1 giant crimson bell pepper, lower into slim 2-inch strips
- 1 to 2 recent chilies, to style, seeded and minced (see Word)
Garnishes (elective):
- 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 utterly dissolved. Add the coconut milk, peanut sauce or peanut butter, lime juice and sugar, and whisk collectively till clean. Put aside.
Cook dinner the noodles in line with 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 fast simmer (you may hear it fairly than see it), then decrease the warmth. Cowl and cook dinner for 8 to 10 minutes, or till all of the greens are tender-crisp.
Add the sauce to the soup pot and stir every thing collectively nicely. Convey to a mild simmer and cook dinner for five to 10 minutes longer, uncovered, or till the sauce has thickened and the greens are only a bit extra completed than tender-crisp.
Place a small quantity of noodles within the backside of every serving bowl and ladle among the stew over them. If you want, garnish with chopped peanuts, sliced scallions, or each.
Diet data
Per serving: Energy: 208; Complete fats: 8g; Protein: 5g; Fiber: 5g; Carbs: 33g; Sodium: 62 mg
NOTES:
If recent slender inexperienced beans are unavailable, substitute frozen. Strive natural petite complete inexperienced beans for a pleasant impact.
Pink pepper flakes, Sriracha, or different scorching sauce will be substituted for recent chilies. Begin with ½ teaspoon and add extra to style in order for you a spicier impact.
Additionally attempt: our Cauliflower Fried Rice With Mushrooms Chickpeas.
