Thai Stuffed Kumara
Serves 4
Looking for a hearty, flavour-packed dinner that ticks both the comfort food and nourishing meal boxes? Our Thai-Inspired Stuffed Kumara is the perfect answer.
Creamy kumara shells are filled with a colourful mix of vegetables, beans, crunchy peanuts, and a hint of Thai curry spice — creating a dish that’s both satisfying and energising. It’s a versatile recipe you can easily adapt with your favourite seasonal veggies, different legumes, or even swap the curry paste for your own spice blend. Whether you enjoy it as a meat-free main or a vibrant side dish, this recipe is all about bringing fresh flavour and wholesome goodness to your table!
Ingredients:
- 2-3 large kumara/potatoes
- 1/2 onion
- 1tbsp oil
- 1 clove garlic (1/2 tsp minced garlic)
- OPTIONAL: 1/2 tsp grated or minced ginger
- 1/2 cup peanuts
- 1 cup seasonal vegetable, finely diced – we used a mix of spinach and capsicum to make 1 cup.
- 1 cup black beans or edamame
- 1/2-1tsp red curry paste
- Salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup coconut milk or cream
- OPTIONAL: Cheese, grated on top
- OPTIONAL: Fresh Coriander for garnish
Directions:
- Pierce kumara with a knife and microwave in a covered dish for 8-10 minutes until soft. Cool slightly and cut lengthways, scooping out the flesh into a bowl.
- Sauté onion, garlic, ginger (if using) and oil until soft.
- Add peanuts, seasonal vegetable and black beans and cook until soft or desired texture.
- Mix curry paste with coconut milk and add to pan.
- Add remaining ingredients and potato/kumara flesh and mix together.
- Spoon mixture back into the shells pressing firmly down and heaping them up. Sprinkle with cheese if desired
- Place on oven tray and grill or bake until golden for ~5mins
Notes:
- With black beans (or edamame) plus peanuts, this meat-free meal is packed with plant-based protein. Together they provide the fuel your body needs to stay energised and support muscle health — making this dish hearty enough to be a main on its own.
- Make sure to pierce the kumara a few times with a sharp knife before microwaving – it will help steam escape and cook evenly.
- Kumara provides slow-release carbohydrates, giving steady energy without blood sugar spikes.
- When scooping out the Kumara flesh, use a spoon to gently remove the inside, leaving a sturdy shell to hold the filling.
- You can substitute peanuts for 1/2 cup cashew nuts, pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
- Mix up the flavours by using green curry paste or your own homemade spice blend!
