4.7 from 9 votes
Thai Red Curry with Asparagus and Tofu
A vegetarian red curry adapted from Everyday Food's Beef-and-Asparagus Curry.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
150 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp peanut oil canola or vegetable oil works too
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu pressed for 30 minutes (you can use a tofu press), cut into triangles
- 13.5 oz coconut milk unsweetened, canned, light
- ¼ cup Thai red curry paste
- ¾ cup vegetable broth
- 2 tsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 red bell pepper medium, thinly sliced
- 1 lb asparagus tough ends removed, cut into 1-inch pieces
- rice for serving, or rice noodles, cooked
- lime for garnish, wedges
- cilantro for garnish, leaves
Instructions
- Heat peanut oil in large wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add tofu triangles and cook for 5 minutes; flip tofu over and cook 5 minutes more on other side. Place tofu on a plate lined with paper towels (to soak up excess oil) and wipe out skillet (carefully!).
- Return skillet to medium-high heat. Add ½ cup of coconut milk and cook, stirring constantly, until it thickens (about 2 minutes). Stir in red curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add remaining coconut milk, broth, soy sauce, and sugar. Once sauce comes to a simmer, add red pepper; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in asparagus and cook 3 minutes more.
- Return tofu to skillet and stir until coated with curry sauce.
- Remove from heat and serve over noodles or rice; garnish with lime wedges and cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
150kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
411mg
(17%)
Potassium
455mg
(10%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
4212IU
(84%)
Vitamin C
46mg
(51%)
Calcium
84mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 411mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 455mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 4212IU | 84% |
| Vitamin C | 46mg | 51% |
| Calcium | 84mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.