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Easy vegan tofu curry gluten-free

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Serve a simple vegan tofu curry for a comforting, wholesome weeknight dinner. You only need 20 minutes to make this from start to finish, using uncomplicated ingredients. Gluten-free and great for batch cooking.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red chilli, chopped
  • 10 oz firm tofu, crumbled
  • 1 large carrot, grated
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 can coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 lemon, juice
  • 2 tbsp curry paste, ensure vegan and gluten-free
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 2 cups spinach

Equipment

  • Non-stick saucepan

Instructions 

  • Melt the coconut oil in a non-stick frying pan. Add the garlic and chillies, sautéing for around 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add the onion and fresh ginger, sautéing for a further 2 minutes, until they begin to soften.
  • Add the crumbled tofu and grated carrot, stirring through to combine everything, then add the cumin, turmeric, garam masala and salt. Continue to sauté for a further 3-4 minutes over a medium heat.
  • Pour in the coconut milk together with the chopped tomatoes, lemon juice and curry paste. Simmer, stirring frequently, over a medium heat for 7-8 minutes, until the sauce is thick and rich.
  • At the last minute, add the tamari and spinach. Serve with rice or noodles once the spinach wilts.

Notes

  • Feel free to add as many vegetables as you want! I like to see a basic curry recipe like this as a blank canvas.
  • I would recommend using full-fat coconut milk, because this achieves the best creaminess.
  • If at any point during the cooking process the curry starts to look too dry, thin it out with veggie broth or plant based milk.
  • Use good quality spices to achieve the best depth of flavour.
Calories: 460kcal, Carbohydrates: 22g, Protein: 20g, Fat: 36g, Saturated Fat: 25g, Sodium: 2326mg, Potassium: 796mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 11474IU, Vitamin C: 66mg, Calcium: 297mg, Iron: 9mg