Apple Leek Curry

5 from 1 vote

This apple leek curry combines tender leeks, diced apple, and celery in a silky sauce of marinara, yellow curry paste, and cream cheese for a uniquely creamy, slightly sweet dish ready in 30 minutes. It works with shrimp, chicken, paneer, or tofu over rice, quinoa, or couscous.

Prep Time:15

Cook Time:15

Ingredients

1 tbsp canola oil
3 cups sliced leek greens and whites
1 large apple or two small, cored and diced
4 stalks celery sliced
1 carrot shredded
4 cloves garlic minced
½ cup marinara sauce
3 tbsp yellow curry paste
1 tbsp chicken better than bouillon
1 cup water
½ cup cream cheese
Choose a protein: 200g ½ lb shrimp, chicken, paneer, or tofu
Serve over rice quinoa, or couscous

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
Sauté the sliced leek until soft.
Add the apple, celery, carrot, and garlic. Sauté until tender crisp.
Make a well in the centre and add in the marinara sauce, curry paste, and bouillon. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
Add in the water and cream cheese. Stir the cream cheese into the veggies as it melts.
Serve over rice, quinoa, or couscous. Top with desired protein.

Notes

*nutrition info is for the sauce only*

Nutrition

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian-Inspired

Keyword: 30 minute curry, apple leek curry, cream cheese curry, creamy vegetable curry, easy weeknight curry

Servings:

Calories: 153kcal

Author: Jessica Penner, RD