Best 5 Tofu And Summer Vegetable Curry Recipes

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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



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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

4 Tbsp. virgin coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 (14-oz.) package firm or extra-firm tofu, patted dry, cut into 1/2" cubes
Kosher salt
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup red curry paste
2 large zucchini, cut into 1/2" pieces
1 large or 2 small Japanese eggplant, cut into 1/2" pieces
8 oz. green beans, trimmed, cut into 1" pieces
1 (13.5-oz.) can unsweetened coconut milk
Lime wedges, cilantro leaves with tender stems, and coarsely chopped salted, roasted peanuts (for serving)

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



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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

1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu
1 (15 ounce) can pineapple chunks in juice
1 (13.5 ounce) can light coconut milk
2 tablespoons liquid aminos (such as Bragg®)
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
2 ½ teaspoons red curry paste
2 ½ teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons yellow curry powder
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
¼ cup minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
1 ½ cups chopped bok choy
1 ½ cups chopped fresh spinach
1 bunch green onions, diced
5 medium mushrooms, chopped
2 large Anaheim chile peppers, diced
2 small Roma tomatoes, diced
salt to taste

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



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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

3 cups water, or as needed
2 cups brown rice
1 tablespoon soy sauce, or to taste
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 ½ tablespoons panang curry paste
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 tablespoon vegetarian fish sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
5 kaffir lime leaves
8 ounces fried tofu, cubed
2 cups broccoli florets
½ red bell pepper, chopped into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup diagonally sliced carrots

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



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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

2 broccoli heads, 8 ounces green beans or 2 cups frozen peas, or a combination
1 (14- to 16-ounce) container firm tofu
1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
1 medium onion, chopped
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon curry powder, plus more to taste
Cooked rice or other grains or noodles, for serving
Hot sauce, for serving (optional)

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



Summer vegetable curry image

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

1-2 tbsp red Thai curry paste (depending on taste)
500ml low-sodium vegetable stock
2 onions , chopped
1 aubergine , diced
75g red lentil
200ml can reduced-fat coconut milk
2 red or yellow peppers , deseeded and cut into wedges
140g frozen pea
100g bag baby spinach , roughly chopped
brown basmati rice and mango chutney, to serve

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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