Description
A creamy and flavorful vegetarian tofu curry featuring tender sweet potatoes, carrots, cauliflower, and bell pepper. These vibrant vegetables and tofu are simmered in a fragrant coconut curry sauce infused with garlic, turmeric, ginger, and warming spices, creating a delicious and comforting vegan curry perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 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 yellow or orange bell pepper, diced
- 2 carrots, thinly diced or chopped
- 1 package firm or extra firm tofu, cubed
Spices & Liquids
- 2 tablespoons curry powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 (15 oz) can lite coconut milk
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ cup vegetarian broth
- ¼ cup roasted cashews, ground
Garnish
- Cilantro
- Extra roasted cashews
Instructions
- Sauté the aromatics and vegetables: Add the virgin coconut oil to a large pot and heat over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, diced jalapeño, sweet potato cubes, cauliflower florets, diced bell pepper, and chopped carrots. Sauté for 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the carrots begin to soften.
- Add spices: Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cumin, ground cinnamon, and salt, mixing well to coat the vegetables with the spices.
- Add liquids and cashews: Pour in the lite coconut milk, tomato sauce, vegetarian broth, and ground roasted cashews. Stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
- Simmer with tofu: Gently stir in the cubed tofu, then reduce the heat to low and let the curry simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes and carrots are fork tender.
- Serve: Once the vegetables are tender and the curry has thickened slightly, serve immediately. Garnish with fresh cilantro and additional roasted cashews for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This curry is a creamy, nutrient-packed vegan dish, perfect for those looking for a flavorful plant-based meal.
- The combination of garlic, turmeric, and ginger adds depth and warmth to the curry, complementing the sweetness of the vegetables.
- Using firm or extra firm tofu ensures that it holds its shape during simmering.
- Ground roasted cashews help thicken the sauce and add a subtle nutty flavor.
- Serve with rice or naan bread to make a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 342 kcal
- Sugar: 8.6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 20.4 g
- Saturated Fat: 10.3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26.2 g
- Fiber: 6.8 g
- Protein: 14.1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
