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Creamy Curried Vegetables with Tofu – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Creamy Curried Vegetables with Tofu

A nourishing and delicious one-pan wonder featuring vibrant vegetables and firm tofu in a rich, aromatic coconut curry sauce. This wholesome, plant-based dish is perfect for a special weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 cup
Calories: 266

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) boiling water
  • 1/4 cup (60 mL) raisins
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL / 1 fl oz) coconut or olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL / 0.5 fl oz) minced ginger
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL / 0.2 fl oz) curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon (5 mL / 0.2 fl oz) ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL / 0.1 fl oz) salt
  • 7 ounces (210 mL / 7.1 fl oz) coconut milk
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced carrots
  • 1 cup (250 mL) diced red bell pepper
  • 1 cup (250 mL) broccoli florets
  • 1 cup (250 mL) cauliflower florets
  • 1 package 12.3 ounces / 349 g (12.3 oz) firm tofu, diced
  • 1 tablespoon (15 mL / 0.5 fl oz) lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons (30 mL / 1 fl oz) chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
  • for the Perfect Curry
  • For a firmer, less watery tofu, press it for at least 30 minutes before dicing. Wrap the block in paper towels or a clean kitchen towel and place something heavy on top.
  • Feel free to swap the vegetables based on what's in season or in your fridge. Sweet potatoes, spinach, or green beans are all fantastic additions.
  • To boost the flavour, toast the dry spices (curry powder, cumin, coriander) in the pan for 30 seconds before adding any liquid. This awakens their essential oils and makes the curry more aromatic.
  • For an even creamier sauce, use full-fat coconut milk instead of light, or stir in a tablespoon of cashew butter at the end.

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, pour the boiling water over the raisins and let them soak for 15 minutes to plump up.
  2. Heat the oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until it becomes soft and translucent.
  4. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
  5. Stir in the curry powder, cumin, coriander, and salt.
  6. Cook for 1 minute, stirring frequently to toast the spices and prevent them from scorching.
  7. Pour in the raisins along with their soaking liquid, the coconut milk, carrots, red pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, and diced tofu.
  8. Stir everything to combine.
  9. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pan and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  10. Remove from heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
  11. Adjust seasoning with more salt if needed.
  12. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 12gFat: 18g

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