Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of Vegan Thai Green Curry, a delightful dish that fills your home with enticing aromas. This plant-based recipe features a creamy coconut base enriched with vibrant green curry paste, fresh herbs, and hearty tofu and broccoli. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy winter nights to lively spring gatherings—this dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare. With its customizable ingredients and aromatic flavors, it’s an ideal choice for anyone seeking a satisfying vegan meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (16 oz) extra firm tofu
- 1 large head young broccoli, cut into florets
- 2 tbsp (18 g) avocado oil
- Kosher salt and white pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup (70 g) Thai green curry paste
- 2 (50 g) shallots, roughly chopped
- 5 garlic cloves (21 g)
- 2” piece (18 g) ginger, finely minced
- 3 fresh lemongrass stalks, finely minced
- 1/2 cup (10 g) fresh Thai basil
- 1 bunch cilantro (45 g), stems only, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup (20 g) cilantro leaves, packed
- 2 (14 oz) cans full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup water (add little by little)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp coconut sugar
- 6 lime leaves, torn
- 1/2 cup Thai basil leaves
- 1 lime, both zest and juice
- Jasmine white rice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 450°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Tear tofu into bite-sized chunks and chop broccoli into florets. Toss both with avocado oil, salt, and white pepper on separate pans.
- Bake the tofu for 22 minutes until crispy and the broccoli for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
- Blend shallots, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and curry paste in a high-speed blender until smooth.
- In a large skillet, heat coconut milk and sauté the curry paste for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the remaining coconut milk, soy sauce, and coconut sugar; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in baked tofu and broccoli; cover partially and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Remove lime leaves, add fresh herbs and lime juice before serving over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg