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Plant Based Massaman Meatball Curry
Plant Based Massaman Meatball Curry

Plant Based Massaman Meatball Curry

with Rice & Green Beans

Michael Steadman
Michael SteadmanUpdated on November 18, 2025

We love a good Plant Based Massaman Meatball Curry and this deliciously simple, chef-curated recipe doesn't disappoint. Time to bust out the pots and pans!

Tags:
Plant-based
Rapid
Medium Spice
Allergens:
Peanut

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.

Total20 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

50

Massaman Curry Paste

200

Coconut Milk

8

Linda McCartney Vegetarian Meatballs

150

Long Grain Rice

80

Green Beans

1

Onion

30

Tomato Puree

2

Garlic Clove

25

Salted Peanuts

(Contains: Peanut May contain traces of: Nuts)

1

Spring Onion

Nutritional information

Energy (kcal)783 kcal
Energy (kJ)3274 kJ
Fat35 g
of which saturates18 g
Carbohydrate82 g
of which sugars10 g
Protein31 g
Salt3.1 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Medium Saucepan
Sieve
Chopping Board
Grater
Knife
Grill Pan
Bowl

Instructions

Rice
1

a) Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil with a 0.25 tsp of salt for the rice. b) When boiling, add the rice and simmer until tender, 12 mins. c) Drain in a sieve.

Prep
2

a) Meanwhile, halve, peel and finely chop the onion. b) Peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press). c) Trim the green beans then chop into thirds. d) Trim the spring onions then thinly slice. e) Roughly chop the peanuts.

Brown Your Balls
3

a) Heat a drizzle of oil in a medium frying pan on a medium high heat. b) When hot, add the Linda McCartney meatballs. c) Fry the balls turning frequently until golden and starting to brown all over, 3-4 mins.

Add The Veg
4

a) Once the balls are browned, add the chopped onion and green beans. b) Cook until tender, stirring frequently, 3-4 mins.

Curry In A Hurry
5

a) Add the garlic, tomato puree and massaman curry paste, cook stirring frequently for 1 minute. b) Add the coconut milk and stir together. c) Bring to a boil, season with salt and pepper and simmer until the beans are tender, 2-3 mins. Add a splash of water to loosen if you need to. d) Once cooked, taste and season with salt and pepper if you feel it needs it.

Time To Serve
6

a) Share the rice between your bowls. b) Top with the curry. c) Sprinkle over the spring onion and chopped peanuts. d) Enjoy!