Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 tbsp curry powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 (14 oz) can coconut milk
1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
1/3 cup almond butter
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
Fresh cilantro and lime wedges for serving
Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 4–5 minutes until soft.
2. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, cumin, cinnamon, and chili flakes. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Add cubed sweet potatoes, coconut milk, and broth. Stir well and bring to a simmer.
4. Cover and cook for 15–20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
5. Stir in almond butter, salt, and pepper. Let simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes to thicken.
6. Top with toasted almonds, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
7. Serve warm over rice or quinoa.
Notes
Add spinach or chickpeas for extra protein and texture.
Store leftovers in the fridge for 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Make it nut-free by using sunflower seed butter instead of almond butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Vegan, Gluten-Free
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: sweet potato curry, almond curry, gluten-free vegan dinner