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Dairy-Free Bunny Chow (Breakfast Version) — allergy-safe recipe by Safe Plated

Dairy-Free Bunny Chow (Breakfast Version)

A dairy-free twist on the South African classic, Bunny Chow, featuring a hollowed-out loaf of bread filled with a flavorful bean curry.

25m prep + 45m cook4 servingsSafety: 91/100
Contains dairyContains wheat
700 cal|30g protein|90g carbs|25g fat|15g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 large Loaf of Bread (White or Brown)
  • 2 cans Canned Beans (Kidney, Butter, or Chickpeas)
  • 1 large Onion
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 1 inch piece Ginger
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
  • 1 can Coconut Milk
  • 2 tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 cup Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Instructions

  1. 1Prepare the Bean Curry: Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook until softened.
  2. 2Stir in tomato paste, curry powder, turmeric, and cumin. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. 3Add the canned beans (drained and rinsed), coconut milk, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
  4. 4Prepare the Bread: Cut off the top of the loaf of bread. Hollow out the inside of the bread, leaving a thick crust.
  5. 5Fill the hollowed-out bread with the bean curry.
  6. 6Replace the bread top and serve immediately. The scooped-out bread can be used for dipping.

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