Best 5 Tofu And Summer Vegetable Curry Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey with our Tofu and Summer Vegetable Curry, a symphony of flavors that celebrates the vibrant bounty of summer produce. This delectable dish showcases tender tofu, an excellent source of plant-based protein, and an array of colorful summer vegetables, each contributing their unique flavors and textures. Immersed in a fragrant and aromatic curry sauce, this dish is a symphony of spices, herbs, and coconut milk, creating a harmonious balance of heat, richness, and freshness.

In addition to the main recipe, we present a delightful collection of complementary recipes that will elevate your culinary experience. Relish the tangy and refreshing Tomato Cucumber Raita, a cooling accompaniment that balances the warmth of the curry. Indulge in the aromatic Basmati Rice Pilaf, a fluffy and flavorful bed for the curry. Rounding out the meal is a zesty and vibrant Mango Lassi, a refreshing probiotic drink that perfectly complements the richness of the curry.

These recipes come together to create a delightful and wholesome meal that is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Whether you're seeking a satisfying vegetarian main course, exploring the wonders of plant-based cooking, or simply craving a flavorful and colorful dish, this Tofu and Summer Vegetable Curry and its accompanying recipes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling both satisfied and invigorated.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

VEGETARIAN TOFU CASHEW COCONUT CURRY



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Tofu, Cauliflower, sweet potatoes, bell pepper, garlic, turmeric, ginger and simmer in vegetarian coconut milk based curry dish in partnership with Nasoya Tofu!

Provided by Monique of AmbitiousKitchen.com

Categories     Dinner     Gluten Free     Grain Free     Vegan     Vegetarian

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 jalapeño, diced
1 medium sweet potato, diced into 1 inch cubes
½ head of cauliflower, cut into small florets (about 2-3 cups)
1 bell yellow or orange pepper, diced
2 carrots, thinly diced or chopped
2 tablespoons curry powder
½ teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cumin
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
1 (15 oz) can lite coconut milk
1/2 cup tomato sauce
½ cup vegetarian broth
¼ cup roasted cashews, ground
1 package firm or extra firm Nasoya tofu, cubed
To garnish: Cilantro and extra cashews

Steps:

  • Add coconut oil to a large pot and place over medium high heat. Add in garlic, ginger, jalapeno, sweet potato, cauliflower, bell pepper, and carrots. Saute for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until carrots start to soften.
  • Next stir in curry powder, turmeric, cumin, cinnamon and salt.
  • Add in coconut milk, tomato sauce, vegetarian broth and ground cashews. Stir until smooth.
  • Gently add in tofu and stir. Simmer on low heat for 20 minutes or until sweet potatoes and carrots are fork tender. Serve immediately with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 342 kcal, Carbohydrate 26.2 g, Protein 14.1 g, Fat 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Fiber 6.8 g, Sugar 8.6 g

15-MINUTE TOFU AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



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Tofu sometimes gets a reputation for being bland, but that's not the case in this quick stir-fry. We toss meaty baked tofu in a spicy Asian marinade with tons of bold flavor. Packaged stir-fry mix and pre-sliced shiitake mushrooms can easily be found in the produce section of most grocery stores, and make it possible for this healthy meal to come together in 15 minutes or less.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 cups frozen cooked brown rice
1-inch piece ginger
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 to 2 tablespoons garlic chili sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
12 ounces baked tofu
3 tablespoons canola oil
One 3.5-ounce package sliced shiitake mushrooms (about 2 cups)
One 1-pound package fresh stir-fry vegetable mix (not frozen)
Kosher salt
1/2 cup roasted and salted cashew halves and pieces

Steps:

  • Prepare the rice according to the package directions. Peel and finely grate the ginger and put it into a small baking dish or medium bowl along with the soy sauce, garlic chili sauce and sesame oil. Whisk to combine.
  • Place a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Cut the baked tofu into 1-inch-by-1/2-inch pieces and add to the marinade. Stir to combine and reserve. Fill a small measuring cup or bowl with cold water and keep by the stovetop.
  • Add the canola oil to the hot pan and swirl to coat. Add the shiitake mushrooms and cook until tender and browned in spots, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add the stir-fry vegetable mix and a large pinch of salt. Cook until crisp tender, 3 to 5 minutes (the cooking time will depend on the size of the vegetables in the mix). If at any time the pan seems too hot, stir in 1 to 2 tablespoons water. Add the marinated tofu to the vegetables along with 2 tablespoons water. Cook until the tofu is warmed through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Transfer the stir-fry to a large platter. Scatter the cashews on top and serve alongside the rice.

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.

TOFU CURRY



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Make a quick and summery veggie curry with tofu and spinach for an easy midweek meal. Serve with lime wedges and wholemeal chapatis.

Provided by Nadine Brown

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1tbsp rapeseed oil
tofu, cut into 2cm cubes
2 red onions, thinly sliced
1½ ginger and garlic paste
1½ ground turmeric
400ml light coconut milk
2 limes, 1 juiced, 1 cut into wedges to serve
160g baby spinach
10g coriander, most roughly chopped, reserve a few whole leaves to serve
4 wholemeal chapatis, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat 1/2 tbsp of the oil in a large, wide, non-stick frying pan over a medium-high heat. Fry the tofu with a pinch of salt for 5 mins, turning every couple of minutes until golden brown. Remove to a plate using a slotted spoon.
  • Add the remaining oil to the pan, then fry half the onions for 5 mins, stirring often until golden brown. Add the ginger and garlic paste, stir-frying for a minute, then add the turmeric and cook for another 30 seconds to release the flavour.
  • Stir in the coconut milk, then return the tofu to the pan along with the lime juice and 100ml water, and simmer for 5 mins. Stir in the spinach and the coriander, and cook for 1 min until wilted, then season.
  • Serve the curry in bowls topped with the coriander leaves and the remaining onion, the lime wedges for squeezing over, and the chapatis on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 8 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 22 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • For a creamier sauce, use full-fat coconut milk. You can also use a combination of coconut milk and vegetable broth for a lighter sauce.
  • If you don't have curry powder, you can make your own by combining ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, and ginger.
  • Add a squeeze of lime juice or a dollop of yogurt to the curry just before serving for a pop of brightness and tang.
  • Serve the curry over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain.
  • For a vegan version of this recipe, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the yogurt.

Conclusion:

This tofu and summer vegetable curry is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you are a vegetarian or a meat-eater, this curry is sure to please everyone at the table.

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