Red Thai Curry Green beans, Sweet potatoes and Tofu

Photo by happyzhangbo

Red Thai Curry Green beans, Sweet potatoes and Tofu

⁽¹⁾

This is a typical Thai food, red curry is always spicy, so always add the red curry paste as needed, in this recipe, green beans, sweet potatoes and tofu are excellent combination, with the delicious sauce, you can serve with any kind of rice or bread.

42 minutes Prep: 15 minutes Cook: 25 minutes

449 calories per serving view nutrition facts

happyzhangbo

4 servings suggest servings

add your photo of this recipe!

Ingredients

4	teaspoons	canola oil	divided
14	ounces	tofu	1 package, extra-firm, rinsed, patted dry and cut into 1-inch cubes
1	pound	sweet potatoes, or yams	cut into 1-inch cubes
14	ounces	coconut milk	1 can
3/4	cup	chicken broth, low salt	or vegetable broth
2	teaspoons	red curry paste	more or less to taste
1/2	pound	green beans	trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1	tablespoon	brown sugar, light
2 1/4	teaspoons	lemon juice
1/2	teaspoon	salt	or to taste
1/2	cup	cilantro leaves	freshly chopped
1	each	lime	quartered

Directions

Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat.

Add tofu and cook, stirring every 2 or 3 minutes, until browned, about 8 minutes total.

Transfer to a plate.

Heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil.

Add sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes.

Add coconut milk, broth and red curry paste to taste.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potato is just tender, 4-5 minutes.

Add tofu, green beans and brown sugar, return to a simmer and cook, covered, stirring occasionally, until the green beans are tender crisp, 3or 4 minutes.

Stir in lime juice and salt.

Sprinkle with cilantro leaves on top.

Serve warm with lime wedges.

Reviews

Tofu is one of my favorite food, rich in protein and no need to worry about calories or fat, this Thai curry tofu recipe is excellent, sweet potatoes, green beans are also my favorite vegetables too, with the creamy coconut milk and red curry paste, it is so delicious, I shared this recipe with several friends, they all love them.
22 days ago by happyzhangbo

Add your comment

Categories this recipe belongs to

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 393g

Amount per Serving

Calories 449 61% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.0g	47%
Saturated Fat 20.0g	98%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 374mg	16%
Total Carbohydrate 37.0g	12%
Dietary Fiber 7.0g	30%
Sugars 11.0g
Protein 15.0g	29%

Vitamin A	447%		Vitamin C	65%
Calcium	45%		Iron	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

How is this calculated?

Rate this Recipe

Not a member? You can still rate this recipe!

Review this Recipe

Note: You must be a member to submit a review. Please Sign in or Sign Up.

Back to microwave apple crisp

Recipe Bite

Pepper

by Laurie

General:Pepper is the dried berry of Piper nigrum. This vine which can grow up to ten feet tall is indigenous to India and Asia. Pepper is actually berries that are picked about nine months after flowering. ...