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Simple Tofu Green Curry Recipe

By Lori Powell and Janis Jibrin and RDPublished: Dec 7, 2017

Dish, Food, Cuisine, Ingredient, Cucumber, Vegetable, Zucchini, Vegetarian food, Salad, Produce,

Bryan Gardner

Yields:

1

Using tofu instead of meat in this flavorful green curry makes it a great vegetarian alternative, and ensures it's still packed with protein.

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Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp. Coarse salt
1 tsp. olive oil
5 tsp. green curry paste
2 garlic cloves
1/4 tsp. cumin
3 cups cauliflower
1 cup light coconut milk
2 cups baby spinach, chopped
2 pieces roasted tofu (recipe link in directions)
1/4 cup chopped cilantro or mint
lime wedge
sliced cucumber

Directions

1. Step 1Cook chopped onion with coarse salt in olive oil in a pot over medium heat, stirring, 3 minutes.
2. Step 2Add green curry paste, garlic cloves (minced), and cumin; cook, stirring, 1 minute.
3. Step 3Simmer, covered, with cauliflower and light coconut milk, 10 minute.
4. Step 4Stir in baby spinach (chopped); cook, 2 minutes. Stir in roasted tofu (cubed) and chopped cilantro or mint.
5. Step 5Transfer to a bowl; top with a lime wedge and serve with sliced cucumber tossed with lime juice and herbs.

This recipe originally appeared in the January/February 2017 issue of Dr. Oz The Good Life.

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