Sweet Potato Curry
This Sweet Potato Curry is a one pot meal which is packed with flavor and the whole family will love it. A 30 minute meal which is made with simple ingredients and no one would ever tell it is naturally vegan.
I couldn't tell you guys which is my favorite curry recipe. Just because they are all so good.
Think about my Eggplant Curry, the Vegetable Panang Curry, or the Lentil Chickpea Yellow Curry. Who could honestly choose which one is best?
If you're looking for more curry recipes, feel free to browse around and use the search bar.
Be sure this Sweet Potato Curry will do the same and always hit the spot.
Just you know it is creamy, hearty, super easy, flavorful, filling, comforting.
Oh yes I could tell you many more things, but once you've tried it you know what I'm talking about and be sure it is a keeper that even pickiest kids will eat.
What's in this sweet potato chickpea curry
- Sweet potatoes
- Coconut milk
- Red curry paste
- Bell pepper
- Garlic
- Chickpeas
- Onions
Optional you can add:
- Spinach
How to make Sweet Potato Curry
Heat a bit of oil, or if you don't use oil vegetable broth, in a casserole. Add garlic, onions, and bell pepper. Fry all for around 3 minutes then add sweet potatoes, coconut milk, red curry paste and cook for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes add chickpeas, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 6 minutes longer, then give optional spinach to the curry.
Serve in bowls or over rice on plates.
It makes such an amazing for dinner, lunch and meal prep. Or if you're in need for a fast meal that everyone is going to want seconds servings of.
Delicious plain but feel free to serve with rice or quinoa.
Can you freeze chickpeas in a curry?
Absolutely! This Sweet Potato Curry has enough liquid to cover the vegetables so it is so easy for freezing. It also makes it so easy for meal prep and make ahead meals.
Make always sure any curry you prepare has enough liquid that it is good for freezing.
For more variation add lentils for a sweet potato lentil curry which will add even more texture. Into more creamy curries? I got you covered you can add 2 Tbs peanut butter and ¼ peanuts for topping to make a satay sweet potato curry.
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Cheers, Florian.
Sweet Potato Curry
This Sweet Potato Curry is a one pot meal which is packed with flavor and the whole family will love it. A 30 minute meal which is made with simple ingredients and no one would ever tell it is naturally vegan.
Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, cubed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell pepper
- 1 15 oz can chickpeas, drained
- 1 14 oz can full fat coconut milk
- ½ cup onions, chopped
- 4 Tbs Red Curry Paste
- salt, pepper to taste
Optional:
- 1 large handful spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Heat a bit of oil, or if you don't use oil vegetable broth, in a casserole. Add garlic, onions, and bell pepper. Fry all for around 3 minutes then add sweet potatoes, coconut milk, red curry paste and cook for 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes add chickpeas, season with salt and pepper. Cook for 6 minutes longer, then give optional spinach to the curry.
- Serve in bowls or over rice on plates.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 2 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 363Total Fat: 5.6gSaturated Fat: 1.2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 129mgCarbohydrates: 34.5gFiber: 9.8gSugar: 5.4gProtein: 6.6g
What would you add to give this curry a bit of a spicy kick???
Use chili powder or jalapeños! Enjoy and let me know how it goes. ?
What can I replace chick peas with?
Hi Sue! Try lima or navy beans. I could imagine lentils might work as well. But the result and texture will be different. Let me know how it goes.
Hi Florian!
Should I boil the potatoes beforehand to soften them up a bit? I know they take quite a awhile to cook or does it suffice to cut them into small enough pieces and just let them simmer in the sauce to let them cook?
Thanks!
Andrea
Hi Andrea! Just cut into small pieces and cook in the sauce. Let me know how it turns out.
I don’t usually comment on recipes I try, but I had to come back here and say how DELICIOUS this was! Super easy and will now be a staple in my home. I served it over rice and topped with sriracha for some heat and cilantro because why not. Thank you for this!
Thanks a bunch for your amazing feedback and sharing, Shay! Happy to hear it was such a big hit. Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? It is super helpful for other readers. Thank you so much.
I tried this recipe tonight and it tastes amazing. Thank you??
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I love you, I love you, I love you. OMG, this recipe is everything you could hope for on these crisper beautiful fall days. I recently came across some BEAUTIFUL local sweet potatoes and have been enjoying them, however, I need to satisfy my spicy cravings and this is going to do the trick. Cannot wait to make a large batch and freeze some as well to use later. I know it will come in so handy.
Thanks so much for sharing and making it, Carol! I hope you'll find lots of more recipes to try.
This recipe was spectacular! I like my curries with a lot of sauce, so I added 2 more tablespoons of red curry paste and another can of coconut milk. I also doubled the spinach because I love it. It was super simple to make and will definitely be added to my recipe rotation. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for your great feedback and sharing, Chelsie! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? This is super helpful for other readers. Thank you so much.
Do you peel the sweet potatoes beforehand?
Yes! Hope that helps
This is such a simple recipe with so much flavor. The leftovers are even better. I made a double batch of it and my husband I Packed up the rest in meal prep containers for our work lunches. Goes awesome with quinoa! I actually like adding more spinach. Just consider the sweet potato cooking time. Depending on how much you make. I always doubled it, it will take longer to cook like closer to 20 mins and depending on the size you cut your sweet potatoes. So good! One of my favorite recipes!
Thanks for your great feedback, Courtneh! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your experience is so helpful for other readers. Thanks so much.
Hi, I haven’t tried this recipe but I wanted to ask what if you don’t have Coconuts milk? What can you add alternatively?
Hi Fatana! Cashew milk will work, but the result will be different. Hope that helps. Let me know what you think.
Looks awesome! Will try this recipe this week - how long will leftovers last in the fridge?
Hi Georgina! Leftovers will last for around 5 days in the fridge. Hope that helps.
This recipe is my go to for a quick curry dish! The flavors are amazing together and so easy to make!
Thanks for your great feedback, Karen! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? This is super helpful for other readers. Thanks so much.
I made this tonight for dinner and added ground turkey for my hubby. It was delicious great flavors. We will definitely be eating this again. I seasoned the turkey with a tbsp on red curry paste and about a thumb size of grated fresh ginger salt and pepper. Cooked it up then added to the pot to simmer with the beans and spinach.
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This is delicious, yet rich. For me the serving size with brown rice was one cup. I
Mueller to chop the sweet potatoes after I peeled them and sliced them into half inch coins. I did put spinach in the recipe. It was nice to add that green color. If freezing leftovers, I would not add the spinach. The four tablespoons of red curry was good, though I love spice so I would increase that next time.
I noticed that I should be attentive to the doneness of the sweet potatoes. If overcooked, they break down.
I would definitely make this again
Hi Katie! Thanks for your great feedback. Would yo mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your feedback is so helpful for other readers. Thanks so much. ?
Can I use Frozen Spinach?
You can, Bethany! Let me know what you think.
Do you use unsweetened coconut milk?
Hi there! Yes I do and hope that helps.
Soo easy! Soo delicious!
Hi Angie! Thanks for making it and your amazing feedback. I hope you'll find lots of more recipes to try.
Made this savory plant based curry dish and my whole family loved it!! Delicious!!!
Thanks a lot for your wonderful feedback and making it, Cara! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your feedback is so helpful for other readers. Thanks a lot.
Needs acid and heat….added lime juice and jalapeños.
Enjoy, Angela!
Just wondering if this is spicy?
Hi Ashley! It can be, enjoy!
Absolutely fab recipe, thank you Florian!
I added lemongrass and sweet basil ( not Italian basil) as I love those Thai flavours.
It was so creamy, hard to believe it's vegan. Warm and comforting food, like a hug.
Thanks for your wonderful feedback and making it, Fiona! Would you mind leaving a star rating with your review? Your experience is so helpful for other readers. Thanks a bunch.
Is there a substitute for the coconut milk. My grandaughter can't have dairy.
C
Hi There! You can try non dairy heavy cream. Hope that helps and let me know what you think.
This curry is so delicious!!! I did add lime juice and peanut butter at the end and niw I have a huge pot off all this amazing food just for me 🙂
Thanks for your wonderful feedback! I hope you'll find lots of more recipes to try.
Do you know if anyone has tried this in the instant pot?
Hi Natalie! I'm not sure, but I think you can absolutely try it. Let me know what you think.
Is there a specific brand of red curry paste that you would recommend for this recipe? I'm currently using the Thai kitchen paste and have mixed feelings about it.
Hi Jannelle! You can easily make it at home: Red Curry Paste
Otherwise Koh Thai is great. Hope that helps and let me know what you think.
Best curry I have ever made!! ???
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The whole family enjoyed it, didn’t have bell pepper(kinda icky) but substituted broccoli and carrot, made per cooking instructions but seemed like it didn’t look as soupy as the photos. Added a couple cups of vegetable broth and another Tb of curry paste. Served over rice.
We will definetly make this again.
Thank you for sharing
Hi there! Thanks for the feedback and don't forget leaving a star rating with your review. Thank you.
Would it be weird to substitute coconut milk with regular milk?
Hi Rita! You can do that, yet the result will be really different. You can expect a less creamy and thinner curry from the texture. Hope that helps and let me know what you think.
I’m making this for my office and have 2 vegans (I am not one lol)
Can I get grow it all in a crockpot and let it stew together? Or prepare ahead and then throw in a crockpot at work? Would have about 3-4 hours before consumption- do you think it will turn out mushy?
Hi Robin! I haven't tried that so I can't say for sure. I guess it would work, but keep in mind to check your appliance for precise cooking time. Let mew know if you try this.
I don't have curry paste can I use curry powder instead and how much.
Hi Kathy! You absolutely can! I would say start with 2 tbs and go from there according to your preferences. Hope that helps and let me know what you think.