Prepare yourself for a culinary journey to delight your taste buds with a burst of summer flavors! "Tofu and Summer Vegetable Curry" offers a vibrant blend of crisp vegetables, savory tofu, and an aromatic curry sauce that creates a symphony of flavors. Whether you are a vegetarian seeking a hearty protein source or a meat-lover looking for a healthy alternative, this dish promises to tantalize your palate. Embark on this culinary adventure and treat yourself to a colorful and flavorful feast that celebrates the bounty of the summer harvest.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
TOFU AND SUMMER VEGETABLE CURRY
When you have more eggplant and squash than you know what to do with, turn to this quick curry.
Provided by Heidi Swanson
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Curry Tofu Zucchini Eggplant Green Bean Coconut Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Summer Wheat/Gluten-Free
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet, preferably nonstick, over medium-high. Add tofu in a single layer and cook, turning over once, until cooked sides are golden brown, about 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Season with kosher salt.
- Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot or high-sided skillet over medium-high. Add onions and a generous pinch of salt and stir to coat. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook, stirring often, until darkened in color, about 2 minutes. Add zucchini, eggplant, and green beans and cook, tossing to coat, until vegetables are softened and starting to brown in spots, 5-7 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer.
- Add tofu to pot and stir gently to combine. Cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes. Season with more salt if needed.
- Divide curry among bowls and add a generous squeeze of lime juice to each. Top with cilantro and peanuts.
VEGETARIAN COCONUT CURRY WITH TOFU
A simple, sweet, and mildly spicy curry sauce with an abundance of good-for-you veggies. Definitely a comfort food for vegans, vegetarians, or omnivores like me that just like to eat healthy. Can be served over rice, couscous, or quinoa.
Provided by Kiersten
Categories Main Dish Recipes Curries Vegetarian
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Wrap tofu in 2 to 3 layers of paper towels and place on a plate. Place a second plate on top to encourage fluid out of the tofu. Let sit until paper towels are saturated, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking tray.
- Discard wet paper towels and cube tofu. Place on the prepared baking tray.
- Bake in the preheated oven until adequately dry, about 20 minutes.
- While the tofu is baking, drain pineapple chunks, reserving juice.
- Combine coconut milk, liquid aminos, ginger, curry paste, chili powder, curry powder, and garlic in a large skillet over medium heat. Add reserved pineapple juice and bring to a boil. Reduce temperature to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
- Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl; add to the coconut milk mixture and whisk until slightly thickened.
- Stir in basil and jalapeno; cook for 1 minute. Add bok choy, spinach, green onions, mushrooms, chile peppers, tomatoes, and pineapple chunks; stir to coat. Cook over medium heat until vegetables are crisp tender, about 5 minutes.
- Add tofu and stir to coat. Season with salt. Transfer to a covered dish for 10 minutes to let flavors mix, or serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 471.7 mg, Sugar 20.7 g
PANANG CURRY WITH TOFU AND VEGETABLES
After much improvising and research, this is by far the best Panang I have ever had. So flavorful that no extra seasonings like pepper need to be added.
Provided by Van Dana
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h2m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine water, brown rice, soy sauce, and salt in a rice cooker. Cover and cook according to manufacturer's directions, about 35 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add curry paste; cook and stir until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add coconut milk, fish sauce, white sugar, and lime leaves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Stir in tofu, broccoli, red bell pepper, and carrots. Cook and stir until vegetables are tender but not soft, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve panang curry over brown rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 765.2 calories, Carbohydrate 90.6 g, Fat 38.5 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 20.6 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 749.3 mg, Sugar 7.8 g
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.
SUMMER VEGETABLE CURRY
Give your Friday night curry a healthy makeover with this low-fat, superhealthy, vegetarian dish
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the curry paste in a large non-stick saucepan with a splash of the stock. Add the onions and fry for 5 mins until starting to soften. Stir in the aubergine and cook for a further 5 mins - add a little more stock if starting to stick.
- Add the lentils, coconut milk and the rest of the stock, and simmer for 15 mins or until the lentils are tender. Add the peppers and cook for 5-10 mins more. Stir through the peas and spinach and cook until spinach has just wilted. Serve the curry with rice and mango chutney.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 28 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.49 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready to go. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Choose firm or extra firm tofu: This type of tofu will hold its shape better in the curry and won't crumble.
- Press the tofu: Pressing the tofu helps to remove excess water, which will result in a more flavorful and less watery curry.
- Use a variety of vegetables: The more vegetables you use, the more colorful and nutritious your curry will be. Some good options include broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, and zucchini.
- Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a crunch.
- Use a good quality curry paste: The curry paste is what will give your curry its flavor, so it's important to choose a good one. Look for a paste that is made with fresh, flavorful ingredients.
- Simmer the curry for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve with rice or naan: Curry is traditionally served with rice or naan, but you can also serve it with quinoa or other grains.
Conclusion:
This tofu and summer vegetable curry is a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual lunch. The curry is packed with flavor and the vegetables are tender and flavorful. Plus, it's a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this tofu and summer vegetable curry a try!
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