Thai-Inspired Green Vegetable Curry
A vegetarian Thai-style green curry built around broccoli, asparagus, mushrooms, peppers, and snap peas. It's bright, aromatic, and spring-friendly for Washington in March.
Ingredients
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Broccoli Crown1 lb 2.49
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Green Asparagus1/2 lb 3.49
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Kroger® Sliced White Mushrooms8 oz 2.00
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Kroger® Sugar Snap Peas8 oz 3.39
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Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper1 0.99
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Jumbo Yellow Onions1/2 lb 0.99
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Organic Ginger Root1 2-inch piece 3.77
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Garlic3 cloves 0.69
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Thai green curry paste2 tablespoons
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coconut milk1 can, 13 to 14 oz
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soy sauce1 to 2 teaspoons
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brown sugar1 teaspoon
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neutral oil1 tablespoon
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riceoptional, for serving
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basiloptional garnish, a few leaves 2.49
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: cut 1 lb broccoli into florets, trim 1/2 lb asparagus and cut into 2-inch pieces, slice 8 oz mushrooms, trim 8 oz snap peas if needed, slice 1 green bell pepper, thinly slice 1/2 lb onion, mince 3 garlic cloves, and grate the ginger.
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion 2 minutes, then add the broccoli and bell pepper and cook 3 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms, snap peas, and asparagus and cook 2 more minutes.
- Stir in the ginger, garlic, and 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in 1 can coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Add 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon brown sugar. Simmer gently 5 to 7 minutes until the vegetables are tender but still bright.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. If you have basil, tear a few leaves in at the end.
- Serve on its own for a lighter bowl or over rice for a fuller meal.
Cook time: 35 minutes
Estimated cost: $12-16
Health notes: Vegetable-heavy and fiber-rich. Moderate calories; add tofu or serve with rice if you want it more filling.
Drink pairing: Pinot Gris or off-dry Riesling.