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Tofu, Spinach, and Green Pea Curry
This vegan Tofu, Spinach, and Green Pea Curry is simmered with warm spices, fresh ingredients, and coconut milk. A simple tofu curry recipe anyone can make!
👥 5 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 43 min⏳ Prep: 25 min🔥 Cook: 18 min👤 Jess Rice📖 budgetbytes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●pan
- ●food processor
- ●stove
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Gather your ingredients.
2
Press the tofu
3
Drain extra-firm tofu, press it between clean kitchen towels and books or heavy skillets for at least ⏱️ 20-30 minutes, and then cut it into 1-inch cubes.
extra-firm tofu (16 oz. package, $2.92)1 package
4
Prep
5
Meanwhile, prepare fresh ingredients: dice onion, mince cilantro, peel and grate fresh ginger, mince garlic.
fresh cilantro (minced, $0.06)1 Tbspfresh ginger (grated, (from a 2-3” knob) $0.58)2 Tbsp
6
Toast the spices
7
Toast dry spices (ground turmeric, ground cumin, and garam masala) in a sauté pan for ⏱️ 4 minutes on medium heat. Once fragrant, remove from the pan and set aside.
ground turmeric ($0.16)1 tspgaram masala ($0.96)2 tsp
8
Pulse
9
In a food processor, combine onion, garlic, ginger, and one handful of spinach. Pulse until a pesto-like paste forms. Add handfuls of chopped spinach little by little for ease of processing until the entire bag is gone, scraping down the sides of your food processor until everything is processed evenly.
fresh ginger (grated, (from a 2-3” knob) $0.58)2 Tbsp
10
Saute
11
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and add tofu, tossing the tofu constantly to avoid sticking/burning until all sides are golden and firm.
12
Season
13
Then, toss tofu with toasted turmeric, cumin, and garam masala until tofu is coated.
ground turmeric ($0.16)1 tspgaram masala ($0.96)2 tsp
14
Mix
15
Add spinach mixture, vegetable broth, chili paste, lemon juice, strained petite diced tomatoes, sugar, and salt. Stir until well-combined.
vegetable broth ($0.09*)1 cupchili paste ($0.18**)2 tsplemon (juiced, $0.64)1salt ($0.01)1 tsp
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Simmer for about ⏱️ 8-10 minutes while some of the liquid cooks off.
17
Add peas
18
Add frozen peas and stir to combine. Taste, add a pinch more salt if needed.****
frozen peas ($0.64)1 cupsalt ($0.01)1 tsp
19
Simmer
20
Add coconut milk and stir.***** Simmer on the stove for an additional ⏱️ 10 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro to serve.
fresh cilantro (minced, $0.06)1 Tbsp
Nutrition Facts
calories
316 kcal
fat Content
21 g
serving Size
1 serving (1.5 cups)
fiber Content
6 g
sodium Content
877 mg
protein Content
13 g
carbohydrate Content
24 g
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