1-Pot Kale Sweet Potato Curry

Ingredients

• coconut oil — 1 ½ tbsp30 ml
• shallot — minced1 ea
• minced fresh ginger2 tbsp
• garlic cloves — minced6 ea
• red chili — thinly sliced1 ea
• red curry paste2 tbsp
• large sweet potato — peeled and cubed1 ea
• canned light coconut milk800 ml
• maple syrup — 1 tbsp20 ml
• ground turmeric — 1 ½ tsp3.8 g
• frozen peas — optional35 g
• kale — chopped60 g
• roasted cashews — optional70 g
• lemon — juiced1 ea

Method

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, add coconut oil, shallot, ginger, garlic, and chili. Sauté for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
2. Add red curry paste and sweet potato, stir, and cook for 2 minutes more.
3. Add coconut milk, maple syrup, turmeric, and a pinch of salt and stir. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
4. Once simmering, add peas (optional) and slightly reduce heat. You want a simmer, not a boil, which should be around low to medium-low heat.
5. Cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to soften the potato and peas and infuse them with curry flavor.
6. At this time, also taste and adjust the flavor of the broth as needed. I added more maple syrup for sweetness, sea salt for saltiness, and turmeric for a more intense curry flavor. You can also add more curry paste for more spice and intense curry flavor. Don't be shy with seasonings - this curry should be very flavorful.
7. Once the broth is well seasoned and the potatoes are softened, add kale, cashews (optional) and lemon juice, and cover. Simmer for 3-4 minutes more over low to medium-low heat.
8. Serve over rice, quinoa, or steamed broccoli (broccoli and rice being my favorites). This dish gets elevated with the addition of more lemon juice and Thai or Italian basil for serving.