Vegetarian: Casseroles: Coconut Vegetable Curry

If you enjoy coconut milk based curries but are concerned about their fat and calorie content, try out our Recipe Makeover. It's lighter but still delicious!

Author: CalorieKing
Date: September 25, 2009

Serves: 6 person(s)

Preparation Time: 10 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

    This vegetarian makeover recipe replaces beef with vegetarian protein, regular high fat coconut milk with light, and reduces the amount of cooking oil.
  Recipe Makeover

    1 Tbsp oil
    1 medium onion, chopped
    2 tsp mild curry paste
    1 tsp crushed garlic
    1 cup broccoli florets
    1 medium carrot, sliced
    1 medium zucchini, sliced
    8 baby squash, quartered
    1 cup light coconut milk
    1/2 tsp salt
    14 oz Loma Linda Tender Bits

  Traditional Recipe

    2 Tbsp oil
    1 medium onion, chopped
    2 tsp curry paste or sauce
    1 cup broccoli florets
    1 medium carrot, sliced
    8 baby squash, quartered
    1 cup regular coconut milk
    1/2 tsp salt
    1 tsp soy sauce
    1 lb beef strips

Directions:

    RECIPE MAKEOVER:

    Heat oil in a large frying pan. Add onion, curry paste and sauté until golden.

    Add garlic and remaining vegetables. Continue to sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir through coconut milk, Loma Linda Tender Bits and salt. Heat through and serve.

Variations:

    Serve with rice, if desired (serving suggestion is not included in the recipe analysis).

Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)

MakeoverTraditional
Calories:200 cals372 cals
Kilojoules:837 kJ1,557 kJ
Fat11.0 g30.0 g
Carbohydrates12.0 g4.0 g
Protein13.0 g20.0 g
Cholesterol0.0 mg65.0 mg
Sodium410 mg314 mg
Saturated Fat0.0 g15.0 g
Fiber5.0 g0.0 g
Calcium28.0 mg18.0 mg
Total Sugars5.0 g5.0 g

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