When it comes to comfort food, few dishes offer the warmth and satisfaction of a well-made curry. But what if you could elevate that experience with a unique twist, incorporating the crisp sweetness of apples into a creamy, spiced curry? Enter the vegan sweet apple curry—an innovative, plant-based dish that promises a symphony of flavors in every bite.
Subtly Sweet Vegan Apple Curry
Warm, soothing, and invigorating, there are an infinite number of ways to throw it together on the fly. My favorite versions incorporate some subtly sweet element to balance out the piquant spices.
This version takes tart green apples for balance, while infusing a touch of tangy, bright flavor throughout.
Why Sweet Apple Curry?
Apples are often associated with pies and crumbles, but their natural sweetness and crisp texture make them an intriguing ingredient in savory dishes as well.
When combined with traditional curry spices, apples add a subtle sweetness and a touch of fruitiness that can transform a classic curry into something extraordinary.
Plus, apples are packed with nutrients and add a delightful layer of complexity to the dish.
Other whole food plant-based recipes you might like:
- Vegan Autumn Squash Soup
- Quinoa Stuffed Acorn Squash
- Spicy Thai Carrot Coconut Soup
- Thai Red Curry with Tofu
- Instant Pot Vegan Wild Rice Mushroom Soup
Vegan Sweet Apple Curry
Ingredients
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 medium sweet potato diced
- 2 tart green apples cored and diced
- 15 ounces canned chickpeas, undrained no salt added
- 1 1/2 tablespoons yellow curry powder
- 1 1/2-3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons chickpea flour optional
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the onion, garlic, sweet potato, apples, chickpeas, curry powder, and 1 ½ cups vegetable broth. Stir well to make sure the curry powder is fully incorporated and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and apple are tender but not falling apart.
- If you want a soupier curry, add more broth to reach your desired consistency. Optionally, whisk chickpea flour into some of the remaining stock before adding it to the pot, if you’d like a thicker sauce.
- Turn off the heat before mixing the lime juice and cilantro. Season with salt to taste and enjoy hot!
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