Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1.5 cup

sunflower seeds

soaked

2 unit

coconut milk

divided

0.5 cup

red curry paste

divided

0.5 cup

fresh cilantro

chopped, divided

2 unit

limes

juiced, divided

0.5 tsp

salt

plus more for seasoning

8 ounce

elbow macaroni

8 ounce

broccoli florets

1 pinch

curry powder

or more to taste

3 tbsp

nutritional yeast

1 tsp

white sugar

Step 1
~4 min

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
~4 min

Soak sunflower seeds in water for 10 minutes.

Step 3
~4 min

Prepare the curry sauce by combining coconut milk, curry paste, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a saucepan.

Step 4
~4 min

Cook the curry sauce over medium-low heat until thickened.

Step 5
~4 min

Boil elbow macaroni until al dente.

Step 6
~4 min

Drain the macaroni and mix it into the curry sauce.

Step 7
~4 min

Steam broccoli florets until tender and season with salt and curry powder.

Step 8
~4 min

Transfer the broccoli to a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Key Technique: Baking
Step 9
~4 min

Drain the sunflower seeds and blend them with remaining coconut cream, curry paste, cilantro, lime juice, nutritional yeast, and sugar until smooth.

Step 10
~4 min

Spoon the pasta mixture over the broccoli.

Step 11
~4 min

Pour the sunflower seed mixture over the pasta and stir to coat evenly.

Step 12
~4 min

Bake in the preheated oven until the sauce is bubbling.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red curry paste to your desired spice level.

For a richer flavor, use full-fat coconut milk.

Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a main course or side dish.

Pairs well with a side salad or steamed vegetables.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Grilled Tofu
Spring Rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Fusion

Cultural Significance

Modern take on comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight Dinner
Casual Gathering

Popularity Score

75/100

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