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Home » One Pot Thai Coconut Curry Tofu (video)

One Pot Thai Coconut Curry Tofu (video)

October 15, 2017 By Diane Smith 6 Comments

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This quick One Pot Thai Coconut Curry Tofu recipe is a great way to use tofu which I like to keep on hand every week for when the urge hits. For a low carb version, I served it over Shirataki noodles (also called konnyaku) an easy-to-prepare substitute for grain noodles. You can also serve it over brown rice.

Thai Coconut Curry Tofu

There’s a few steps to their prep but quicker than tradition noodles, here’s a video to walk you through one process.

I didn’t have any Thai curry paste available, so I just used curry powder and it worked fine. However, if you’d like to make your own curry paste and then just keep it on hand, that works too. You can find already made versions in your store or online at Amazon.com but watch out there is a green curry paste too.

I added beans to this recipe which is unconventional for a Thai dish, but it helps increase the fiber. The great thing about this dish is that you can mix it up. Instead of the beans, you can add another vegetable such as cauliflower, and that would be delicious, as well.

Thai Coconut Curry Tofu

The addition of Thai basil would make this dish even better. Thai basil is great to have around, especially in plant-based cooking. For those who don’t have easy access to a store that sells it, just grow your own Thai basil indoors. If you want to learn how to make your own homemade compost or potting soil, we included links.

Be sure to try these tofu recipes:

  • Middle Eastern Vegetable Salad with Tofu Feta
  • Spinach Tofu Benedict
  • Vietnamese Tofu Noodle Bowl
  • Tofu Crab Cakes
  • Baked Tofu

Selecting the right tofu for different recipes is important. Many people think tofu is all the same but it’s not. Click on this article for a good read about tofu varieties and what to do with them.

Many of my recipes use tofu and it’s a good staple in a plant-based lifestyle. Just refer back to my tips on different ways to cook with tofu.

I’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below for this Vegetarian Thai Coconut Curry Tofu! If you have a photo, post it on my Facebook page, tag me using the hashtag #plantbasedcooking in your caption, and I won’t miss it!

This recipe is Certified Plantricious because it meets the following guidelines.

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  • Must be whole food plant-based, contains no animal products
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  • No added sugars
  • No artificial additives or preservatives
  • Sodium (mg) to Calories ratio, 1 ≤ 1
  • Total Fiber to Calories, 2g ≥ 100 calories

Thai Coconut Curry Tofu
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One Pot Thai Coconut Curry Tofu

Who doesn’t love curry and tofu made in one pot? They are the perfect partners in crime but don’t fear there is no crime against your figure here. This recipe is light and oh so divine. Don’t be surprised if you end of making it a few times a month.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Servings: 6 people

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Non-stick pan

Ingredients

  • 1 12-14 oz container firm organic tofu drained and cut into 1″ squares
  • 1 cup brown rice or quinoa prepared according to package
  • 1 large onion coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 5 cups green beans cut into thirds
  • 2 medium red peppers seeded and coarsely chopped
  • 1 (15-oz.) can kidney beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 13.5 oz can light canned coconut milk Trader Joe's brand
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 tsp curry powder or 1 Tbl red curry paste
  • 1/3 tsp salt
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Instructions

  • Dry pan fry* the tofu, turning until browned. Remove from the pan and reserve for later.
  • Heat the 1/4 cup water in the pan and saute the onion until translucent.
  • Add the green beans and red pepper and 1/4 cup more water and continue to cook until soft-crisp.
  • Add the kidney beans, grated ginger, curry powder (or red curry paste) and salt to the vegetables.
  • Add the tofu back in along with the coconut milk and stir. Thin with a little water or veggie stock, if needed. Continue to cook until heated through.
  • Serve over prepared brown rice or quinoa.

*Dry Fry:

  • Use a nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. Over medium-low heat, slowly cook the tofu in the dry skillet and press lightly with a spatula to allow the water to evaporate. The tofu will turn a golden yellow color as it cooks. When it freely gives in the pan and is golden brown, flip and cook on the other side.

Notes

The label includes brown rice, curry powder and Trader Joe's Lite Coconut Milk

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
One Pot Thai Coconut Curry Tofu
Amount per Serving
Calories
294
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8.4
g
13
%
Saturated Fat
 
3.9
g
24
%
Sodium
 
145.8
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
43.7
g
15
%
Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Sugar
 
7.3
g
8
%
Protein
 
13.3
g
27
%
Vitamin A
 
300
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
 
86.6
mg
105
%
Calcium
 
150
mg
15
%
Iron
 
3.4
mg
19
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
The nutrition information is a rough estimate. Values will vary based on variables like specific brand or type of product used. To obtain the most accurate representation, it’s recommended that you calculate your own with the actual amount and type of ingredient used.
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  1. Raedean

    January 17, 2017 at 4:19 pm

    This recepie is over the top. It was easy to make. I was ticketed on how wonderful it tasted. This will definitely become one of my plant based recepie I’m sure you could substitute just about any vegetable instead of the green beans. Thumbs up on this one!!!

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    • Diane Smith

      January 21, 2017 at 3:42 pm

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe! I do like that it’s so easy and it would be yummy with other veggies. I particularly like broccoli and carrots, but it’s wide open… Cheers 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sara C

    December 29, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    I agree! I’m trying to go more plant-based to lose weight, gain energy, etc. and happened to stumble on this recipe, and so glad I did. We loved it – thanks so much, Diane, for sharing! Onto more of your recipes in the New Year!!

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      December 30, 2017 at 9:46 am

      It’s one of my favorites and love the easy cleanup! Thanks.

      Reply
  3. kery K beetham

    August 6, 2018 at 9:35 am

    Sounds delish I wrote it down. Defiantly going to try this one

    Reply
    • Diane Smith

      August 6, 2018 at 10:07 am

      Yep, it’ a keeper!

      Reply
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