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Thai Tofu With Zucchini Red Bell Pepper And Lime Recipe

Spice up your weeknight with this vibrant Thai Tofu recipe! A delicious vegetarian dish bursting with flavor, featuring tender tofu, crisp zucchini and red bell pepper in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with fragrant red curry paste. Adapted from Bon Appetit, this recipe is quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress. Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 308.8 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.7 (6 Reviews)
Thai Tofu With Zucchini Red Bell Pepper And Lime 105

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Tofu With Zucchini Red Bell Pepper And Lime

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed
  • 1 medium zucchini, quartered lengthwise and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, cored, seeded and sliced 1/4-inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 (13.5 ounce) can unsweetened coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • salt, to taste
  • steamed rice or noodles, for serving

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How to Make Thai Tofu With Zucchini Red Bell Pepper And Lime

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the tofu and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove tofu and set aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Add the zucchini and red bell pepper; sauté until slightly softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Return the tofu to the skillet. Add the ginger and stir for 30 seconds.
  5. Add the coconut milk (1 can, 13.5 oz), 3 tablespoons lime juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and 2 tablespoons red curry paste.
  6. Stir to dissolve the curry paste and bring to a simmer. Cook until the sauce slightly thickens, about 6 minutes.
  7. Season with salt to taste and add more lime juice if desired.
  8. Stir in half of the fresh basil.
  9. Sprinkle with the remaining basil and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.
  10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

17 g

Sugar

21g

Fat

81g

Carbs

3g

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