Vegetarian Thai Red Curry

INGREDIENTS

1 14-ounce can “lite” coconut milk, divided
2 tablespoons vegetarian Thai red curry paste (see Tip), or to taste
1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 11/2-inch cubes
2 cups water
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch lengths
2 fresh cayenne chiles or bird chiles (see Tip), cut into long strips (optional)
2 whole lime leaves (fresh or frozen; see Tip) or 2 teaspoons lime zest
2 cups coarsely chopped dandelion greens or arugula
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, preferably Thai basil
1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

Heat a wide heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add about 2 tablespoons coconut milk and curry paste, stirring to dissolve it. Cook, stirring, until aromatic, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add 1 cup of the coconut milk and cook for 1 minute, then add sweet potatoes. Stir to coat the pieces and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes more.
Add water and bring to a boil. Cook until the sweet potatoes are almost cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the remaining coconut milk, asparagus, chiles (if using) and lime leaves (or lime zest); cook for 1 minute. Stir in dandelion greens (or arugula), basil and salt until well combined. Continue cooking until the asparagus is just tender, 1 to 2 minutes more. Remove lime leaves, if necessary, before serving.

NUTRITION

Per serving:
175 calories
7 g fat
5 g sat
25 g carbohydrates
0 g total sugars
5 g protein
4 g fiber