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Vegan Thai Green Curry

Vegan Thai Green Curry

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Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Vegan Thai Green Curry, a comforting dish perfect for any occasion. This delightful recipe showcases a medley of fresh vegetables and aromatic herbs enveloped in a creamy coconut milk base, delivering an explosion of taste in every bite. Quick to prepare, it’s ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings with family and friends. Serve over jasmine rice for a complete meal that will impress both vegans and non-vegans alike.

Ingredients

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  • 1 block (16 oz) extra firm tofu
  • 1 large head young broccoli, cut into florets
  • Avocado oil
  • Kosher salt and white pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp (18 g) avocado oil
  • 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 (use the soft inner part) (18 g)
  • 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
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Jasmine white rice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Line sheet pans with parchment paper.
  2. Tear tofu into bite-sized pieces and chop broccoli into florets. Toss both with avocado oil, salt, and white pepper on separate pans.
  3. Bake tofu for 22 minutes until golden; roast broccoli for 10-12 minutes until slightly browned.
  4. In a blender, combine curry paste ingredients and blend until smooth.
  5. Heat a large skillet, add coconut milk, then stir in the curry paste and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Incorporate the rest of the coconut milk, soy sauce, and sugar; simmer with lime leaves for 5 minutes.
  7. Add baked tofu and broccoli to the skillet; cook covered on low heat for 5 minutes.
  8. Stir in fresh herbs, lime zest, and juice before serving over jasmine rice.

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