Spicy Hemp Seed and Bok Choy Bean Curry
What Started it all:
Hemp Seeds, Bok choy, beans, slow cooker
This dish combines nutrient-packed hemp seeds, fresh bok choy, and hearty beans in a spicy, aromatic curry. Perfect for a slow-cooked, flavor-infused meal that serves four. Get ready to elevate your taste buds with this fiery, satisfying dish.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons hemp seeds
- 2 bunches of bok choy, chopped
- 2 cups of mixed beans (kidney beans, black beans, and chickpeas)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 can of coconut milk (400ml)
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the bok choy and onion. Mince the garlic and ginger.
- Heat the Oil: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Aromatics: Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes.
- Add Spices: Stir in the curry powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices, releasing their flavors.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Transfer the cooked aromatic mixture to the slow cooker. Add the mixed beans, chopped bok choy, hemp seeds, coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Slow Cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, or until the beans are tender and the flavors have melded together.
- Finish and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
There you have it! A hearty, nutritious, and explosively flavorful Spicy Hemp Seed and Bok Choy Bean Curry. Serve it over rice or with warm naan bread. Now get to it, and don't mess it up! Remember, perfection is key. No excuses!