Thai-inspired · curry

Thai Green Tofu Curry

Crisp tofu and vegetables simmer in a coconut green curry broth finished with lime, chiles, and cilantro.

Total time30 min
Hands-on22 min
Cleanuplow
Serves4
easyFamily-friendlyvegetarianvegangluten-free
Tofu and vegetables in a green coconut curry broth with chiles and cilantro
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Cook

Make dinner

  1. 01

    Heat oil in a deep skillet and brown the tofu on several sides, 7 minutes.

  2. 02

    Stir in curry paste for 30 seconds. Add coconut milk and 1/2 cup water.

  3. 03

    Add bell pepper and snap peas. Simmer until crisp-tender, 7 to 9 minutes.

  4. 04

    Finish with lime juice and cilantro. Serve with rice.

Make it work

Useful swaps

  • Broccoli florets can replace snap peas.
  • Use cooked chickpeas instead of tofu.

Why this is a good weeknight call

It keeps the cleanup to one main pan. The ingredient list stays focused, and the recipe has a clear stopping point instead of extra optional projects.