National Nutrition Month is a World of Flavors with Thai Red Curry Green Beans

March 23, 2022Kitchen Icons

Ruthie Chipps, MS, RDN, CD, Host of Harvest of the Month on NBC-TV News

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National Nutrition Month® is an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Learn More Here

Green beans is the focus this month with a flavorful Asian twist, pairing French green beans with Thai curry sauce.

THAI RED CURRY GREEN BEANS

Ingredients:
Fresh green beans, 2 to 3 cups, chopped into 3 to 4 inch sized pieces
2 tsp dark sesame oil or other oil
2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
3-4 tbsp (3 tbsp) red curry paste 2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp lemon or lime juice
3 tbsp water or broth
1.5 tsp sugar (or maple syrup) - optional

Garnishes:

2 Tbsp. crushed peanuts 2 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro (optional)
Optional: 4 oz. firm tofu

Instructions:
Optional step (blanch): Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Blanch the green beans for 2 minutes, drain and keep aside. If using thinner beans like French green beans, blanch for 1 minute.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium low heat.
Add garlic and cook until translucent (about 2 minutes).
Add the red curry paste. Mix and cook until fragrant (1 minute).

Add the soy sauce, lemon or lime juice, water and maple syrup. stir well. Increase heat to medium. Cook for a minute.
Add the green beans and toss to coat. Cover and cook for 3 to 6 minutes or until tender to preference.
The beans can also be garnished with crushed peanuts or almonds and cilantro.
Serve hot with rice or noodles or cooked grains of choice.

To make this a meal, add some baked tofu when you add the beans.

Enjoy!