Thai Red Curry with Vegetables Recipe
Spicy, creamy, veggie-loaded and oh-so-sassy—this Thai Red Curry with Vegetables brings heat, flavor, and a little culinary drama to dinner.
You toss everything in one pan, feel fancy, and still have time for a glass of wine while it simmers.
It’s vegan, vibrant, and doesn’t involve tofu doing weird acrobatics—just real food and bold flavors.
This dish delivers coconut milk smoothness, a fiery red curry kick, and veggies that didn’t die in vain.
If your taste buds aren’t dancing by the end, check your pulse, queen. Let’s stir-fry your way to glory.
Thai Red Curry with Vegetables Recipe
A rich and spicy Thai red curry packed with vegetables and simmered in creamy coconut milk. Comforting, bold, and fully vegan.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 small onion thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger
- 2 tbsp Thai red curry paste vegan-friendly
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
- 1 zucchini chopped
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 can 14 oz coconut milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- Juice of ½ lime
- Fresh Thai basil or cilantro for garnish
- Cooked jasmine rice to serve
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Prepare to feel very accomplished.
- Add curry paste and cook for another minute, letting it sizzle like drama in a group chat.
- Toss in veggies (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli) and stir until coated in red curry goodness.
- Pour in coconut milk and stir in soy sauce, maple syrup, and lime juice. Simmer 10–15 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Taste and adjust—add more curry paste for heat or lime for sass.
- Serve with rice and top with fresh herbs. Eat, swoon, repeat.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
- Calories: 310
- Total Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 6 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin C: 60%
- Vitamin A: 45%
- Iron: 20%
- Calcium: 8%
- Magnesium: 10%
Additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor
- Add tofu if you’re feeling protein-fancy.
- Want spice? Add crushed red pepper or sriracha.
- Use kaffir lime leaves or lemongrass for extra Thai vibes.
- Stir in spinach at the end if you’re low-key trying to be healthy.
- Always taste, adjust, and toss your hair like you’re on a cooking show.
