Tender butter beans combine with red curry paste and aromatic spices in this hearty, plant-based dish.

We use butter beans here, but any white bean, like cannellini or navy, would work.

Enjoy it on its own or serve it over brown rice or whole-grain noodles for a more filling meal.

a recipe photo of the Thai Curried Butter Beans

Photo:photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

Add chopped onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in rinsed butter beans, 1 can tomatoes, 1 cup broth and 14 teaspoon salt.

Stir in 2 tablespoons cilantro.

the ingredients of the Thai Curried Butter Beans

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

Garnish with additional crushed red pepper and cilantro and serve with lime wedges, if desired.

To make ahead

Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

Absolutely, you’re able to use a different pop in of bean!

a photo of all the ingredients besides the kale cooking in a pan

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the fridge.

Reheat in the microwave in 1-minute increments until heated.

Yes, you could add more vegetables to this dish.

a photo of the kale added to the pan

photographer: Jen Causey, food stylist: Julian Hensarling, prop stylist: Josh Hoggle

you might also swap out the kale for spinach if you prefer.

Yes, it’s possible for you to freeze it.

Let the beans cool completely before transferring to an airtight container and freezing for up to 3 months.

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