Spiced Nut-Free Cauliflower and Sweet Potato Curry
A warming, nut-free curry featuring creamy sweet potatoes and cauliflower simmered in aromatic spices, perfect for those reintroducing nuts after Whole30. This Indian-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs cauliflower florets, sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed, coconut oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cauliflower florets
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 14-oz can canned coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- for serving lime wedges
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
- Step 2: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 2 tbsp curry powder, and 1 tsp ground turmeric. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 4 cups cauliflower florets and 2 cups cubed sweet potatoes to the pot. Stir to coat vegetables in the spices.
- Step 4: Pour in 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk and 1 cup vegetable broth. Add 1 tsp salt and bring to a simmer.
- Step 5: Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes over low heat until vegetables are tender and curry thickens slightly.
- Step 6: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.








