Cassava and Green Bean Stir-Fry with Coconut Milk

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

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Tender cassava and green beans simmered in creamy coconut milk with ginger and garlic for a vibrant East African side. This East African Staple-inspired vegetarian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs Cassava, Green beans, Coconut milk for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 300 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 East African Staple cuisine 300 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes Cassava
1 cup, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces Green beans
1/2 cup (full-fat) Coconut milk
1 tbsp, minced Ginger
2 cloves, minced Garlic
1/2 cup, sliced Onion
1 tbsp Vegetable oil
1/2 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Lime juice
2 tbsp, chopped Cilantro

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup sliced onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent and lightly golden.
Step 2: Add 1 tablespoon minced ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant and aromatics are well combined.
Step 3: Stir in 2 cups diced cassava and 1 cup cut green beans, then pour in 1/2 cup coconut milk and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, bring to a gentle simmer, and cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes until cassava is tender and beans are bright green, stirring occasionally.