Healthy Tofu Curry

As a birthday present, I received two artisan tofu packages from a friend. One is tomato basil flavored and the other, curry. Yep, that's how cool being a foodie vegan is. You get unique tofu for your birthday. Obviously, I've been hoarding the stuff while trying to figure out what special dishes to make with them. I figured the curry tofu package was pretty self-explanatory. I was to make a curry with it. Which I did...it did not disappoint. 

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This curry is full of tasty veggies including cauliflower and sweet potato that meld beautifully with aromatic spices and flavorful tofu. No need for special tofu though, this dish will be just as spectacular with plain tofu! 

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Healthy Tofu Curry

Serves 6 

  • Aromatics:
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil (I used unrefined) 
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2-inch knob of ginger, peeled and minced
  • 1 Tbsp. ground coriander
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp.  ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/8-1/4 tsp. chipotle chili powder
  • Sustenance: 
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 small cauliflower, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 2 large carrots, diced
  • 12 oz. extra firm tofu, pressed and diced
  • 4 medium fresh tomatoes, diced
  • Conclusion:
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
  • glass noodles, rice, or quinoa (to serve with curry)

Notes: I highly recommend prepping the ingredients before starting on this recipe. Measuring all the spices and chopping all the vegetables and tofu beforehand is a smart move for this curry. 

In a very large, heavy-bottomed soup pot heat the coconut oil over medium-low. Now, add in all the aromatic ingredients and saute until the onions become tender.

Add in all the remaining sustenance ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover, turn to medium-low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the sweet potatoes and cauliflower are tender.

Next, blend in the tomato paste and the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Add in all the remaining sustenance ingredients and stir well to combine. Cover, turn to medium-low and simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the sweet potatoes and cauliflower are tender. 

Produce On Parade - Healthy Tofu Curry Produce On Parade - Healthy Tofu Curry Produce On Parade - Healthy Tofu Curry Produce On Parade - Healthy Tofu CurryMeanwhile cook any noodles, rice, or quinoa you'd like to serve the curry over. Conversely, it can be eaten alone. 

Once the vegetables are tender, remove from heat and stir in the lime juice.

Produce On Parade - Healthy Tofu CurryGarnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

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Thai Coconut Curry Soup

Soup. I make a lot of the stuff.

Produce On Parade - Thai Coconut Curry SoupIt's just such a great way to woof down a bunch of veggies...and such a delicious way. Plus, there's so many options and customizations. Also, who's going around not liking soup?! That's like someone saying they don't like music. It's just implausible. If someone tells you that they don't freaking love soup...they are not to be trusted. I warned you.

Produce On Parade - Thai Coconut Curry SoupA creamy, coconut based soup full of fresh veggies with a strong Thai influence thanks to cilantro, ginger, curry and lemongrass. A soup that's perfect for those January blues.

At least the states have snow. It's cold again here in Alaska, but we now have no snow to speak of after our little chinook! Not even one lousy, nasty snow berm in the median. It's that dire. 

Thai Coconut Curry Soup

Serves 10

  • Aromatics:
  • 1 Tbsp. coconut oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 1 Tbsp. curry powder
  • 2 Tbsp. red curry paste
  • 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh ginger, minced
  • 1/2 Tbsp. fresh lemongrass paste (or half a stalk)
  • Veggies: 
  • 1 small carrot, thinly peeled and chopped in half
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 10 oz. fresh white mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 oz. fresh fancy snow peas, cut in half diagonally
  • Broth:
  • 8 cups vegetable broth (I used my homemade broth!)
  • 2 14 oz. canned full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 Tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp. worchestershire sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 Tbsp. miso paste
  • Conclusion:
  • 20 oz. firm tofu, drained and diced
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • handful of fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 green onions, thinly sliced

In a very large soup pot, heat the coconut oil over medium flame. Add the rest of the aromatic ingredients and saute until the onions begin to brown, about 5 minutes.

Meanwhile chop up the veggies. Add the veggie ingredients to the pot and saute until the carrots begin to soften, about 8-10 minutes. 

Produce On Parade - Thai Coconut Curry SoupProduce On Parade - Thai Coconut Curry SoupNext, add in all the broth ingredients, except for the miso paste. In a small cup, add about 1/2 cup of the warm broth and stir in the miso paste, until dissolved. Now, add to the pot and stir to combine.  

Turn the heat up to medium high and allow to cook for another 5 minutes, but do not allow it to boil. Once thoroughly heated, turn to low and add the conclusion ingredients. Allow to cook just long enough to heat the tofu. 

Produce On Parade - Thai Coconut Curry SoupServe hot and topped with extra chopped cilantro, mung beans or even a few crushed peanuts!

Produce On Parade - Thai Coconut Curry SoupIt was a frustrating day at work and nothing short of upsetting, so I'm listening to:

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