Sweet Potato Curry

Recipe: Sweet Potato Curry

Ingredients

3 tablespoons green curry paste
1 can light coconut milk
3/4 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 cups 1-inch cubed sweet potatoes
1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1 cup thinly sliced snow peas
2 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup cooked chicken, shrimp or other protein
Chopped cilantro and peanuts for garnish

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, combine curry paste, coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, sugar, salt and sweet potatoes; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 to 15 minutes.
Stir in peppers and scallions. Continue simmering until crisp tender, about 2 more minutes.
To serve, spoon into shallow bowls. Top with protein and garnishes.

Number of servings (yield): 4

Nutrition per serving (1 bowl): 300 calories; 15 g protein; 36 g carbohydrates; 6 g dietary fiber; 11 g total fat