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Quick Tofu Veggie Curry



This delicious quick Thai curry will become one of your go-to weeknight favorites! Creamy tofu is mixed with your favorite crisp vegetables and hearty potatoes simmered in a flavorful curry broth with aromatic spices. It is a perfectly balanced and utterly satisfying kidney-friendly, vegan meal!
30mins
1 ½ cups

Appropriate for

Diets

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted vegetable or chicken broth
  • 2 (13.5oz) cans lite coconut milk
  • 2 small red potatoes, cut into ¼” pieces
  • 1 (14oz) block extra firm tofu
  • 12 oz frozen carrot coins
  • 12 oz frozen cauliflower florets
  • 8 oz fresh sugar snap peas
  • - Fresh lime wedges, for garnish
  • - Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • - Cooked white rice, for serving

Directions

Prep
5mins
Cook
25mins
Total
30mins
  1. Heat oil in a large pot. Add onion and cook until just softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric and salt. Cook 1 minute, or until fragrant.
  3. Add broth and scrape bottom of pot to get up any browned bits. Add coconut milk, potatoes and tofu. Cook about 15 minutes, until potatoes are beginning to soften.
  4. Add carrots, cauliflower and sugar snap peas. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil, about 10 minutes. Continue to cook until desired vegetable texture is reached.
  5. Serve with fresh lime wedges and cilantro over rice.

 

Dietitian Notes/Substitutions:

- Experiment with your favorite veggies! Frozen green peas, Brussels sprouts and broccoli all work wonderfully in this recipe.

- For less potassium or oxalate, omit potatoes.

- For more plant-based protein and fiber, serve over quinoa, farro or wheat berries.

- For spicy food lovers, drizzle with Sriracha-style hot sauce for a kick!

Meal types

Nutritional information

230 calories

14g fat

6g saturated fat

0mg cholesterol

286mg sodium

19g carbohydrate

5g fiber

0g added sugar

11g protein

240mg calcium

510mg potassium

157mg phosphorus

3mg iron

0mcg vitamin D