Sweet Vegetable and Coconut Green Curry

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 onion, peeled and minced
• 2 1/2 tablespoons thai green curry paste
• 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled
• 14 ounces canned light coconut milk
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a pan. Add the onion and steam-fry for 5 minutes, then stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, cut the sweet potatoes into 1-inch chunks. Add to the spiced onion and stir to coat with the mixture. Pour in the coconut milk and 2/3 cup water, and add the cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in peas and tofu (if using), and cook for 3 more minutes. Scatter cilantro over the top and serve with Thai fragrant rice.