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Yellow Curry Tofu with White Rice
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Vegan Yellow Curry With Tofu

Ready for the most delicious vegan yellow curry you'll ever try? This curry is made with yellow curry paste, delicious veggies, and tofu, for a flavorful and filling vegetarian dinner. It's perfect for vegan and plant-based eaters and omnivores alike!
Course dinner
Cuisine Thai
Keyword tofu curry, vegan curry, vegan yellow curry recipe, yellow curry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 337kcal
Author Michelle Cehn and Toni Okamoto

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small yellow onion sliced
  • 1 large red bell pepper sliced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 large Yukon Gold potatoes about 1 pound, cut into 1-inch bite-sized pieces
  • cup yellow curry paste you can find this in small jars at most grocery stores and online
  • 2 13.5-ounce can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon red chili pepper flakes adjust according to your spice preference
  • 2 cups bite-sized broccoli pieces
  • 1 16-ounce block extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into bite-sized cubes
  • 6 cups cooked white or brown rice

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium­-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and carrots, and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes, until the bell pepper is tender.
  • Add the potatoes and curry paste and sauté for another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Pour in the coconut milk, and stir in the brown sugar, salt, and red chili pepper flakes.
  • Bring to a boil and cover. Lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the broccoli and tofu and continue simmering, covered, for 15 more minutes.
  • Serve with the rice.

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Notes

Friendly Suggestion: If you like your tofu to be very firm, sauté it in 1 tablespoon of canola oil for 3 to 4 minutes before adding it in step 4.

Nutrition

Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 66g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 425mg | Potassium: 638mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 6612IU | Vitamin C: 76mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg