Don’t let the tofu scare you away! You can always substitute with chicken or any other meat you have on hand. But for those adventurous enough to try it with the tofu, I promise you won’t be disappointed 😉
As you can see in the ingredients section of this recipe, it’s balanced, including foods from each of the food groups to give you a variety of nutrients that help you manage your blood sugar. What do you think? Will you give it a try?
Pumpkin Tofu Curry
| Cook Time | 30 minutes |
| Servings |
people
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Ingredients
Veggies
- 1 small onion
- 1 bell pepper (any color)
- 1 head broccoli, chopped could also use 1 bag frozen broccoli
Wholesome Carbs
- 1 cup brown rice or other grain
- 1 can unsweetened pumpkin puree
Lean Proteins
- 1 package firm tofu
Seasonings
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste Thai Kitchen brand is good and easy to find
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Optional: cilantro, lime, and crushed peanuts to garnish
Ingredients
Veggies
Wholesome Carbs
Lean Proteins
Seasonings
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Instructions
- Follow the instructions on your brown rice or grain package to cook 1 cup of grain.
- Drain and chop tofu into 1/2" cubes. Heat a deep skillet or large pot with 1 teaspoon canola oil and saute tofu until golden brown. Add soy sauce while sautéing. When golden on each side, remove from pan and set aside.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and broccoli into the same skillet and saute for 3 minutes. Add coconut milk, curry paste and pumpkin and bring to a simmer. Add tofu and let simmer for 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add grain to bowls and top with curry mixture. Add a squeeze of lime and top with cilantro and crushed peanuts if using.
Recipe Notes
Recipe by Ashley Thomas.
Ashley provides free LIVE cooking classes weekly! If you’re looking for tips and recipes to help you better manage your blood sugar, then join Ashley in the kitchen.