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Slow Cooker Red Thai Curry with Tofu [+Stove]
Enjoy (stovetop or) slow cooker red Thai curry with tofu and adaptable veggies anytime you want a simple, delicious, comforting, low-budget meal with minimal prep and far healthier than takeout!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon of Canola Oil
- 12 ounces of extra-firm tofu, cut into 1⁄2-inch cubes and pressed to reduce excess water
- 3 cups of baby carrots, halved lengthwise
- 2 cups of peeled and chopped red or Yukon potatoes
- 2 medium diced yellow onions
- 3 teaspoons of minced garlic (6 cloves)
- 1 inch of fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 ¾ cups of water
- 1 cup of canned unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 ½ tablespoons of red curry paste
- 1 cube of vegetable bouillon
- ½ teaspoon of salt
- Cooked rice, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the tofu and brown until the edges are crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Combine the tofu, baby carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, water, coconut milk, red curry paste, bouillon cube, and salt in a slow cooker; mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours.
- Serve over rice and garnished with cilantro.
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Notes
- Cut the veggies evenly: So they cook evenly within the tofu red curry.
- To thicken the sauce: Add a tablespoon of cornstarch (in a slurry) and cook over HIGH until thickened, stirring regularly. Repeat if necessary.
- For richer flavor/more heat: Increase the amount of red curry paste you use in the tofu curry. You could also add red pepper flakes for more heat.
Nutrition Information
Calories
450kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
76g
(25%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Sodium
649mg
(27%)
Potassium
1017mg
(29%)
Fiber
7g
(28%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
14263IU
(285%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
114mg
(11%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 450
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 450kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 649mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 1017mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 14263IU | 285% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 114mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.