Coconut-Spiced Tofu with Wilted Greens
Crispy pan-fried tofu simmered in a creamy, spicy coconut sauce with vibrant greens, offering a high-protein, low-carb Thai-inspired delight.
- Prep: 15 min
- Cook: 15 min
- Total: 30 min
- Servings: 5
- Cuisine: Thai
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: $2.45/serving
Dietary
- Gluten-Free
- Dairy-Free
- Egg-Free
- Pescatarian
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- High-Protein
- Low-Carb
- Low-Sugar
Tags
- sauté
- quick
- healthy
- spicy
- savory
- rich
Ingredients
- 2 extra-firm tofus (pressed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (thinly sliced)
- 3 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 4 cup fresh spinach
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 tablespoon fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
- 0.25 cup cashews (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat for 1 minute. Add pressed extra-firm tofu cubes and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and slightly crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Season lightly with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper during cooking. Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
- To the same skillet, add thinly sliced yellow onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in minced garlic and grated fresh ginger and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to bloom the spices.
- Pour in the full-fat coconut milk and vegetable broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring to combine. Season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
- Return the cooked tofu to the skillet. Add fresh spinach or kale, stirring until wilted, about 1-2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro and chopped cashews, if desired.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 231
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fat: 16.1 g
- Fiber: 3.4 g
- Sodium: 505 mg
- Saturated Fat: 12.6 g
- Sugar: 4.5 g