Thai Red Curry with Pineapple & Sweet Potatoes

This sweet and savory Thai red curry is filled with sweet potato, bell pepper, cashews, and pineapple. It's is healthier than takeout and easy to make at home!

I have a bit of a weakness for homemade Thai curry. Well, to be fair, I should really say that I have a huge weakness for homemade Thai curry!

It’s fairly quick to whip up, it’s healthier than take-out, and it tends to fill me up nicely. Plus, once you have a base recipe down, it’s endlessly customizable with different veggies and protein.

And this sweet and savory Thai red curry with pineapple? It’s the latest addition to my weeknight curry lineup.

It’s filled with a variety of colorful veggies, like red bell pepper, sweet potato and spinach, and is bulked up even further by a good helping of crunchy cashews.

The curry base is packed with flavor from creamy coconut milk, ginger, garlic and onion, and a little freshly squeezed lime juice finishes it all off for just a touch of tang.

Quick Tips

Let’s talk a bit about the red curry paste. While you can absolutely make your own at home, I tend to stick with store-bought for the sake of convenience.

Just keep in mind that each brand is a little different and can vary in spice level. So you may need to experiment and play around to find your favorite. I personally use this red curry paste!

And finally, a few quick notes on the recipe itself. Be sure to cut the sweet potato into the ½ inch cubes listed - this allows them to cook quickly in the skillet.

Additionally, you’ll need about 1 ½ cans of coconut milk for the curry base. I like to save the extra for smoothies!

Hearty, cozy and comforting, this curry and I have become fast friends. Plus, it makes for the most excellent leftovers. Always a win.

More Recipes

If you love this Thai Red Curry, be sure to check out these other tasty ideas:

• Best Vegetarian Thai Recipes
• Thai Red Curry Soup
• Vegan Red Lentil Curry

Recipe

Thai Red Curry with Pineapple & Sweet Potatoes

This sweet and savory Thai red curry is filled with sweet potato, bell pepper, cashews, and pineapple. It's is healthier than takeout and easy to make at home!

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Course: Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Asian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: Thai Red Curry, Thai Red Curry with Pineapple & Sweet Potatoes

Servings: 4 to 5 servings

Calories: 435kcal

Author: Oh My Veggies

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium red onion chopped
• 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
• 2 cups cubed ½ inch sweet potato
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
• 2 ½ cups canned light coconut milk
• ½ cup vegetable broth
• 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 1 1-inch piece ginger, grated or minced
• 1 cup chopped fresh pineapple
• 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach leaves
• ¾ cup raw cashews
• Juice of ½ a lime
• Cooked rice for serving
• Chopped fresh basil for garnish

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Instructions

• Add the olive oil to a large nonstick skillet set over medium heat. When hot, add in the onion, pepper, sweet potato and salt. Cook for about 5 minutes, until the veggies start to soften. Stir in the curry paste until combined. Add in the coconut milk, broth, soy sauce, sugar, garlic and ginger, and mix to combine.
• Increase the heat and bring the mixture just to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is tender. Turn the heat down to low and add in the pineapple and spinach. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the spinach is wilted. Remove from the heat and stir in the cashews and lime juice.
• Serve the curry over rice, with fresh basil for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 16gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 1319mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 3431IUVitamin C: 63mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg

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