Coconut Curried Veal and Vegetable Stew

Coconut Curried Veal and Vegetable Stew

Nothing warms your bones and taste buds like this simple recipe for Coconut Curried Veal and Vegetable Stew. It's a one-pot wonder loaded with hearty vegetables like cauliflower and a double dose of protein thanks to chickpeas AND tender veal cubes, complimented by a delicate dash of freshly grated ginger.
Try using different veggies every time to find your favorite combo. The recipe calls for chicken broth or water, the broth with boost the flavors of this dish even more. One pot means less dishes and if you have a pressure cooker, you can make this dish in half the time.
This is a perfect dish as the weather starts getting cooler. So, eat up and warm up! Check out some of our other cold weather dishes like this fantastic family friendly Veal Cheeseburger Macaroni!

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lb. veal for stew, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 carrot (3 oz.), cut into 1/2-inch slices
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh ginger
  • 1 can (13.5 oz.) lite coconut milk
  • 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
  • 1 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 can (15.5 oz.) chick peas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 zucchini (7 oz.), cut lengthwise in half then crosswise into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 cup cauliflower florets (4 oz.)
  • chopped cilantro for garnish
  • cooked jasmine rice, if desired

Instructions

In 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, in hot oil, cook veal in batches, until well browned on all sides, removing pieces to plate as they brown and adding more oil if needed.

In drippings remaining in Dutch oven, over medium heat, cook carrot, garlic and ginger 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Return veal to Dutch oven; add coconut milk, broth, curry powder, cumin and salt; over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 30 minutes.

Stir in chick peas, zucchini and cauliflower; heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until veal and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle stew with cilantro. If desired, serve stew with jasmine rice.

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Nutrition

440
Calories

29g
Protein

24g
Fat

9g
Saturated Fat

690mg
Sodium

27g
Carbohydrates

85mg
Cholesterol

0g
Trans Fat

7g
Fiber

8g
Sugar

10% DV
Iron

15% DV
Potassium

Prep
Time:

20 minutes

Cook
Time:

1 hour 5 minutes

Total
Time:

1 hour 25 minutes

Serving
Size:

4

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