Comforting Tofu and Vegetable Curry
A warming, nutrient-rich curry that supports hormonal balance and reduces inflammation with plant-based protein and healthy fats.
Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
Makes about
1 serving
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Made by Jen + Lila
Jen created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
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Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep onion (chopped), cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Press and cube the tofu
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Press and cube the tofu
Press and cube the tofu.
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Heat coconut oil in a pan over…
Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
Look for: golden brown
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Sauté onion and garlic until translucent
In the same pan, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
Look for: translucent
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Stir in curry powder and cook for…
Stir in curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in coconut milk and bring to…
Pour in coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add mixed vegetables and cook until tender.
Look for: tender
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Return tofu to the pan
Return tofu to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and heat through.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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