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Green Curry Mung Bean and Rice Vegetarian Skillet

Spicy Green Curry Mung Bean and Rice is a delightful vegetarian weeknight dish that's not only bursting with flavor but also super easy and quick to prepare. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary journey, this skillet dish is sure to impress with its aromatic spices and wholesome yet simple ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian Cousine Inspired
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 medium onion
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup cooked mung beans
  • 1 cup cooked Basmati rice
  • 1 cup sliced carrots
  • 3 red mini peppers
  • 2 tbsp green curry paste
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 oz Provolone or Gauda cheese (or opt for the plant-based version!)
  • 1 tsp crushed ginger or one cube frozen
  • 1/2 red cayenne pepper or chili pepper
  • 2 tbsp organic sugar
  • 2 cups vegetable broth or water
  • Spices: 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon salt
  • For serving: 1 cup plain yogurt, fresh chives, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, plus a few chive sprigs

Method
 

  1. Prepare the ingredients.
    Three peppers, sliced carrots, mung beans and rice.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large sauté pan. Toss in your garlic, onions, peppers, carrots, and spices. Let them sizzle for about 8-10 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  3. Add a cup of broth, tomato paste, and green curry sauce. Please give it a good stir, then let it simmer covered for 5 minutes.
  4. Now, it's time to introduce mung beans and rice. Add them in and pour in the rest of your vegetable broth. Let everything simmer on low heat for another 15 minutes or until it reaches your desired thickness.
    Mung beans and rice over sauce in skillet.
  5. Your dish is done!
    Rice and carrots cooked in skillet.
  6. Once it's done, sprinkle on some chopped cilantro and serve it with a generous dollop of yogurt. Feel free to garnish with chives or extra cilantro for that green touch. Add some pineapple – trust me, you will love it.
    Curry served with pineapples and chives.

Notes

For optimum results, fresh and organic ingredients are recommended.