Curried vegetable and tofu couscous is a flavorful and hearty dish that combines the goodness of fresh vegetables, tender tofu, and aromatic spices. The couscous, a North African grain, adds a fluffy texture and absorbs the delicious curry sauce, creating a satisfying and wholesome meal. This delightful dish is not only packed with nutrients but also offers a vibrant explosion of flavors and colors, making it a perfect choice for vegetarians or anyone seeking a healthy and delicious meatless option.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CURRIED TOFU VEGETABLE SKEWERS
Steps:
- Mix white wine and curry paste, while mixing slowly add oil to emulsify. Skewer the rest of the ingredients and marinate in curry marinade, let sit 1 hour to overnight.
- Grill until all vegetables are cooked.
TOFU AND VEGETABLES STIR-FRY WITH COUSCOUS
This is a good idea for a high-protein recipe if you are vegan. I hope you enjoy it! You can serve this dish with rice or pasta instead of couscous.
Provided by Valeria Pinzon Rivera
Categories Main Dish Recipes Stir-Fry
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Mix tofu, 1 tablespoon oil, curry powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Let stand for 30 minutes.
- While tofu is marinating, place broccoli and carrot in a microwave-safe bowl with 1 tablespoon water and 1 pinch salt. Cover and cook in the microwave for 2 1/2 minutes.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok over high heat. Saute spinach, onion, cucumber, radish, nutmeg, and 1 pinch salt until spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce, honey, peanut butter, ginger, and black pepper. Add cooked broccoli and carrot. Reduce heat to low and cover the wok.
- Place marinated tofu in a pan over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon soy sauce. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes. Add to vegetable mixture in the wok.
- Bring water to a boil in a saucepan. Add couscous, margarine, and garlic. Mix well, cover the saucepan, and let rest until water is absorbed, about 10 minutes.
- Serve couscous in a bowl topped with tofu mixture and pistachios.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.3 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 18.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 644.3 mg, Sugar 10.8 g
CURRIED ROASTED VEGETABLE AND COUSCOUS SALAD
Toss curried roasted vegetable and couscous with mixed greens and a yogurt-lime dressing.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Toss the carrots and cauliflower with 3 tablespoons of the oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Combine the curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon each of the coriander and cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper and sprinkle over the vegetables. Spread in a single layer and roast, stirring once or twice, until crisp-tender and lightly charred in spots, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
- Bring 2/3 cup water to a boil. Add the couscous, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each coriander and cumin, and a pinch of salt. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
- Stir together the yogurt, 1/4 cup water, lime juice, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Mix the roasted vegetables with the couscous. Drizzle in half the dressing and toss to coat. Toss the greens in the remaining dressing with salt to taste and put on top of the couscous mixture.
CURRIED VEGETABLE AND TOFU COUSCOUS
Categories Onion Soy Vegetable Side Sauté Steam Vegetarian Low/No Sugar Tofu Broccoli Bell Pepper Winter Vegan Cilantro Simmer Bon Appétit Pescatarian Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Following package directions, prepare curried couscous. Add currants while couscous steams.
- Heat olive oil in very large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add tofu in single layer and cook without stirring until just golden, about 4 minutes. Turn tofu over and cook 2 minutes longer. Transfer tofu to couscous. Add broccoli, onion, and bell pepper to skillet; cook over medium-high heat 2 minutes without stirring. Continue to cook vegetables until crisp-tender, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water; increase heat to high and bring to boil, stirring to scrape up browned bits. Mix in 1/2 cup cilantro. Season vegetables to taste with salt and pepper. Mix couscous, vegetables, and cooking liquid in large serving bowl. Garnish with remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and serve.
VEGETABLE TOFU CURRY
This one-pot vegetarian meal comes together quickly and leftovers keep for days. Creamy coconut milk is made up of fat and liquid from pressed coconut meat and this recipe delivers its full range of flavors. When you melt the solids from a can of coconut milk and keep cooking until the liquid evaporates, the oil eventually separates out and delivers toasty nuttiness. Here, onion - any kind - tenderizes in that tasty fat, and curry powder becomes more fragrant in it. Tofu soaks up the curry sauce while vegetables steam over the mixture, then everything gets stirred together. Experiment with whatever vegetables you have on hand, cooking them until tender.
Provided by Genevieve Ko
Categories dinner, curries, vegetables, main course
Time 20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If using broccoli, trim the ends of the stems and discard, then cut the stems off near the base of the florets. Cut off the thick peel around the stems, then cut the stems into 1/2-inch slices. Cut the broccoli crowns into small florets. Drain the tofu and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Open the can of coconut milk and spoon off an inch or so of the hard white solid part into a large saucepan with a lid. (If the milk is all liquid, add a few spoonfuls.) Turn the heat to medium-high. When the solids melt, add the onion and broccoli stems, if using, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. The coconut milk liquid should have evaporated, so the onions should be sizzling in coconut oil and the milk solids should be brown and smell toasty. Scrape up any bits sticking to the bottom.
- Turn the heat down to medium-low, add the curry powder and stir until evenly mixed, about 10 seconds. Add the remaining coconut milk, stir and bring to a simmer. Add the tofu and spread the cubes in an even layer, then top with the broccoli florets or other vegetables, sprinkle with salt and cover with the lid. Cook until the vegetables are just tender but still bright green, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Gently stir so the vegetables are also coated in sauce. Taste and stir in more curry powder, salt and pepper if you'd like. Serve hot over rice or other grains or noodles, with hot sauce if you want.
VEGETABLE CURRY COUSCOUS
A variety of veggies make this interesting side dish versatile. I like to serve chicken in an apple, onion, and curry sauce over the top and sprinkle it with flaked coconut. Can also be made with quinoa, just adjust cooking time.
Provided by Melissa Conger
Categories Side Dish Curry Side Dish Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Place vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir the onion, leek, celery, red bell pepper, and garlic until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken stock, bring to a boil, and stir in the carrot, tomatoes, couscous, raisins, and currants. Season with curry powder, turmeric, salt, and black pepper; bring the mixture back to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover the pan, and allow to cook for 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat. Let the couscous stand covered for 5 minutes, and fluff with a fork. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.3 g, Cholesterol 0.3 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 288.3 mg, Sugar 16.7 g
CURRIED VEGETABLES AND COUSCOUS
I saw a recipe in a cook book and made a bunch of changes to my liking. This is what I ended up with. Because cardamom is so expensive I used ground cinnamon instead. I also use extra-firm lite tofu to reduce fat. You could probably substitute apple juice for wine. My husband loved it. So did I.
Provided by Wileysmom
Categories Curries
Time 10h20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a 4 quart crockpot combine potatoes, carrots, red onion, apple cubes, spices, tapioca, wine, water and bouillon cube.
- Cover and cook on low-heat setting 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
- At the end of cooking time if using low-heat setting, turn to high and add tofu, zucchini, peas and raisins.
- Cover and cook for 30 minutes more. Serve over hot couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 832.4, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 311.2, Carbohydrate 168.2, Fiber 16.3, Sugar 24.5, Protein 28.4
SAVORY TOFU AND VEGETABLES OVER TOMATO COUSCOUS
A vegetarian couscous recipe I found in Vegetarian Times. I haven't had couscous with tofu or artichoke hearts before, so I'm interested in trying this.
Provided by Enjolinfam
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine artichokes and liquid, tofu, cumin, and 3/4 teaspoons pepper in nonsick skillet. Cook over high heat 5 minutes or until liquid evaporates, stirring constantly. Transfer to bowl and set aside.
- Heat oil in same skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrots, leeks, and 1/4 teaspoons pepper. Cook 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender and leets are lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, bring tomatoes and liquid and 2/3 cup water to a boil in saucepan. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
- Add garlic and reserved tofu mixture to vegeable mixture in skillet. Cook 3 minutes over medium heat, or until heated through and garlic is fragrant. Serve tofu and vegetables over tomato couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.2, Fat 11.7, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 95.1, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 8.4, Protein 11.8
Tips and Conclusion
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and equipment ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
- Use fresh vegetables: Fresh vegetables will give your couscous dish the best flavor and texture. If you can, try to buy organic vegetables whenever possible.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: Vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a little bit of crunch. Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and bland.
- Use a good quality curry powder: The curry powder is one of the key ingredients in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality brand. Look for a curry powder that is made with fresh spices and has a strong aroma.
- Adjust the heat level to your liking: This recipe calls for a medium-heat curry, but you can adjust the heat level to your liking. If you like spicy food, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder curry, reduce the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper.
- Serve with your favorite sides: This recipe is delicious served with rice, naan bread, or yogurt. You can also add a side salad or some fresh fruit.
Conclusion:
This curried vegetable and tofu couscous is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. The combination of curry powder, vegetables, and tofu makes for a flavorful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone at the table.
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