Cauliflower Rice Curry with Sweet Potato

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This cauliflower rice curry with sweet potatoes in an Indian inspired coconut curry base is easy, rich, flavorful, vegan and gluten-free.

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This Sweet Potato and Cauliflower Rice Coconut Curry is SO delicious, super easy, and makes the perfect gluten-free vegan meal for chilly evenings or anytime you need a bit of comfort.

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You’ve probably noticed by now that I am quite fond of a good curry. I find curries to be extremely versatile with endless options; not to mention — easy, healthy, AND delicious!

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This particular curry hits all the marks when it comes to: ease, taste, comfort, and health!

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Sweet potatoes, and curried cauliflower rice mingle with coconut, ginger, garlic, cilantro, onions and carrots resulting in one rich, full-bodied curry that is BIG on flavor (and nutrients!). Serve alongside some quinoa or rice for one complete, filling and comforting gluten-free vegan meal. It’s a winner in our books. And, I’m hoping the same for you! Enjoy.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Super easy to make.
  • Rich and flavorful.
  • The ultimate comfort food.
  • Makes excellent leftover.
  • Naturally vegan, dairy-free, soy-free, gluten-free and nut-free.
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Ingredient Notes

This curry relies on spices and coconut milk to create a rich and silky coconut curry base with roasted cauliflower rice, sweet potatoes carrots and a touch of cilantro and lemon juice. The result is a tender, yet hearty curry with big depth of flavor.

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Top Tips + Substitutions

  • You can make your own cauliflower rice by blending cauliflower florets until they break down into rice-sized pieces, shred them using a box grater, or purchase it fresh or frozen from your grocery store’s produce section.
  • If you are not vegan or dairy-free, you can use ghee or butter in place of coconut oil.
  • If you like super spicy food, you can add a chopped pepper of choice to this curry in addition the red chili flakes recommended in the recipe. A cayenne pepper works fabulously.
  • This curry works fabulously as a main dish, but it can also make a delicious side dish, especially when served alongside other Indian-inspired dishes.
  • While cauliflower rice in and of itself is low carb (keto), this curry recipe is not.
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A black cast iron skillet filled with a rich-looking yellow curry with sweet potatoes.
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More Delicious Curry Recipes

Coconut Chickpea Curry

Aubergine Curry

Adzuki Bean Curry

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Cauliflower Rice Curry with Sweet Potato

This cauliflower rice curry with sweet potatoes in an Indian inspired coconut curry base is easy, rich, flavorful, vegan and gluten-free.
4.50 from 2 votes
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Course: Entrées
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Kristen Wood

Ingredients

Cauliflower Rice

  • 2 cups riced cauliflower fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Sweet Potato Coconut Curry

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger root minced
  • 2 sweet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 cup carrots finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 13.5-ounce full-fat coconut milk + 2 cans water
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped, plus extra for garnish
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease or line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl combine cauliflower rice, oil, turmeric, and salt. Toss to coat.
  • Place seasoned riced cauliflower on your prepared baking sheet.
  • Roast for 10-15 minutes, or until cauliflower rice is beginning to turn golden. Set aside.
  • In a large pot over medium heat combine oil, onion, garlic and ginger. Saute for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in sweet potatoes and carrots. Saute 1 minute longer.
  • Stir in all spices (curry powder through red chili flakes). Saute 1 minute longer.
  • Pour in one can of coconut milk + 2 cans water.
  • Stir in shredded coconut and the roasted cauliflower rice.
  • Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in cilantro and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
  • Turn off heat, salt to taste, cover and let sit for at least 10 minutes before serving.
  • Optionally garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

You might also like: Vegetarian Indian Recipes.
You might like: Can You Eat Sprouted Sweet Potatoes?
You might like: Vegan Biryani.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 271mg | Potassium: 848mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 18930IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
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  1. Tried it and loved the recipe!!!!!

    I did make some adjustments (since I didn’t have a few ingredients). I didn’t use cauliflower rice but just roasted small pieces of cauliflower. Next time I would make the pieces larger so they are the same size as the sweet potato. My sauce didn’t get thick enough for my taste so we added some cornstarch/water mixture which did wonders to thicken it up. I also omitted the carrots since I didn’t have enough.

    My husband bought this Indian spice and we sprinkled it on the top which enhanced the flavor profile so much. We dined on this curry for 4 days in a row with happy smiles and full bellies. Thanks so much for sharing this. This recipe is a keeper!