Red Thai Curry Vegetable Stew

This Red Thai Curry Vegetable Stew is thick, packed with veggies, and so satisfying. The spicy coconut milk broth is flavorful and delicious.

On a cold night, this Red Thai Curry Vegetable Stew will warm you up. It's hot and thick, with tons of vegetables inside a coconut milk and curry broth. The dish smells amazing as the garlic and ginger simmer, and the seasonings bring out the umami flavor.

This is an easy recipe to make and it's full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. This is a great way to increase the amount of vegetables in your diet as this stew is versatile enough for you to add and sub in as you like. It's a breeze to make with whatever is in your refrigerator crisper, so have fun with it. You can also adjust the heat level if you love spicy, or maybe not so much. Let's look at what ingredients you'll be using for this Red Thai Curry Vegetable Stew recipe.

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What you'll need

• Garlic and Ginger. These are the aromatics.
• Oil. Grapeseed, avocado, or coconut oil would work nicely here.
• Vegetables. I used a combination of zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, and snap peas.
• Red Thai Curry Paste. You can find it at any large grocery store in the ethnic foods section.
• Coconut Milk. Unsweetened canned coconut milk, please.
• Scallions. Or cilantro.
• Seasonings. Soy sauce, lime juice, salt, and brown sugar.

How to make this Red Thai Curry Vegetable Stew

1. To a large skillet, add the oil, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 30 seconds.

2. Now add the vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes, until they start to soften.

3. At this point, add the red Thai curry paste and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 7-8 minutes, or until the vegetables get to the desired doneness.

4. Finally, add the scallions, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and salt. Stir and cook for another minute. Serve over rice or rice noodles. Enjoy!

Helpful Tips

• Choose high quality vegetables. Look for firm and unblemished veggies that are at peak ripeness. Avoid any with bruises, slimy surfaces, or soft spots.
• Use unsweetened coconut milk. This ingredient is usually found in a can. The tetra paks or coconut milk used for coffee are often sweetened, which would cover the savory flavor of our stew.
• Soften the vegetables. Don't rush the veggies because you want them to be nice and soft for this stew. Let them simmer until they lose their crunchiness.
• Serve immediately. Don't let this Red Thai Curry Vegetable Stew sit too long as the veggie will get softer than you like. Serve once the cooking is done for the best texture and flavor.

Add-ins and Substitutes

• Substitute other vegetables. You can also make this with other great veggies, such as onions, broccoli, green beans, asparagus, kale, carrots, bok choy, and cauliflower.
• Add protein. Toss in cubed tofu, tempeh, or protein-rich grains like quinoa to make this Red Thai Curry Vegetable Stew more satiating.
• Change the heat level. This stew may be hot enough for you, or you may want to up the spice level. Add red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper for even more heat.
• Make it gluten free. The only switch that you need to make for a gluten free vegetables stew is trade the soy sauce for a gluten free one, or use tamari sauce.

How to Store

Store this Red Thai Curry Vegetable Stew in an airtight container when it has cooled. It can stay in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat it on the stovetop or in the microwave until warmed through.

What to Serve with it

• Breads. Enjoy this Red Thai Curry Vegetable Stew with some Vegan Cornbread, Potato Flatbread, dinner rolls, or toasted bread with vegan butter.
• Grains. Serve this over rice or rice noodles. You can also serve it with Mushroom Rice, Spinach Rice, quinoa, bulgur, sorghum, or millet.
• Pasta. Serve this atop a plate of pasta, or with some Creamy Lemon Spaghetti, Creamy Vegan Spinach Orzo, or Creamy Zucchini Pasta.
• Salads. Combine a bowl of this stew with a Quinoa Veggie Salad, Chickpea Cucumber Salad, or Tomato Avocado Salad with Balsamic Dressing.

I hope you love this Red Thai Curry Vegetable Stew as much as I do. It's filling, flavorful, and packed with healthy veggies. It makes a quick and easy meal whenever you need one.

More vegan veggie-filled dishes:

• Roasted Cabbage Steaks
• Simple Sautéed Vegetables
• Cauliflower Steaks with Chermoula Sauce
• Oven Roasted Zucchini