Best Easy Coconut Curry Tofu Recipes

EASY VEGAN COCONUT CURRY WITH TOFU

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This vegan coconut curry is spicy and tasty! It makes your kitchen smell good. It uses no animal products. Serve with brown rice, quinoa, or noodles.

Provided by monsterclowngirl

Categories Everyday Cooking Vegan Main Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 medium sweet potato, cubed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 (8 ounce) container extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
1 cup frozen peas
1 ½ tablespoons curry powder, or to taste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
salt to taste
5 leaves fresh basil, cut into strips
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 small red bell pepper, cut into strips
1 small green bell pepper, cut into strips
1 small yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Steps:

Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes, cover, and steam until cooked through but slightly firm, 10 to 15 minutes.
Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add tofu and saute until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sweet potatoes and peas, followed by curry powder, brown sugar, cumin, cinnamon, and salt.
Add basil. Pour in coconut milk, slowly, while stirring. Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Serve with bell peppers and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.1 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Fat 27.8 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 19.5 g, Sodium 102.6 mg, Sugar 10.9 g

EASY COCONUT CURRY TOFU

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Make and share this Easy Coconut Curry Tofu recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Prose

Categories Soy/Tofu

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

14 ounces light coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (plus extra for garnish)
1 tablespoon red curry paste (or to taste)
1 tablespoon curry powder (or to taste)
1 tablespoon chili sauce (or to taste)
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, chopped
14 ounces extra firm tofu
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
4 cups Baby Spinach
1 medium red bell pepper, sliced
1/2 red onion
2 cups cooked brown rice

Steps:

Drain tofu and cut into thin slices. Heat oil over medium heat. Cook tofu in a single layer without stirring about 5 minutes or until slightly browned on bottom. Stir gently. Then continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until thouroughly cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
While tofu is cooking, prepare sauce by mixing coconut milk, cilantro, curry paste, curry powder, chili sauce, soy sauce, and garlic.
Add veggies and sauce and cook, stirring, until veggies are barely wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve with brown rice and garnish with extra cilantro.

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