Indian Tofu & Spinach

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Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
15 min 25 min 3
Indian Tofu & Spinach
Health Highlights

Ingredients


400 gm Tofu, regular, firm (cut into cubes)
1 tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin (for tofu)
1 tbsp Olive Oil, Extra Virgin (for sauce)
1 tsp Cumin seeds (for sauce)
1/2 tsp Turmeric, powder (for sauce)
3 clove(s) Garlic (chopped, for sauce)
2 pepper(s) Green chili pepper (also chile or chilli) (chopped, for sauce)
2 medium Red onion (chopped, for sauce)
2 bunch Spinach (chopped, for sauce)
1/2 tsp Chili powder (for sauce)
1 1/4 tsp Garam masala (for sauce)
1 pinch Sea Salt (to taste)
2 tbsp Coconut cream (optional)

Instructions


1. Heat a pan on medium-high heat.  Once hot, add 3/4 tbsp of Olive Oil.  Add cubed tofu.  Let this saute for about 5-7 minutes.  Stir occassionally. 

2. Chop the garlic and green chilies Chop the red onions. Check on the tofu.  Season with salt.  Stir and let it go for another 5 minutes.
3. Heat a pot on medium heat, once hot, add 1 tbsp of Olive Oil, cumin seeds, and turmeric powder.
4. Once they sizzle, add the garlic, green chilies, and onions. Season with salt. Saute for about 5 minutes.
5. In the meantime, wash your spinach and chop.
6. Check on your tofu. You don’t want the tofu to be too crispy. Turn off the stove. Set aside.
7. Add the spinach to the spiced onions. Add salt, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Gently stir until the spinach wilts down, about 2 minutes. Allow the spinach to cook for 5 minutes.   

8. Add the tofu and gently combine.  Season with salt IF YOU NEED TO. Cover and allow this to simmer for 5 more minutes. Add garam masala.  Gently combine.  Turn off the stove. Add 2 tbsp of coconut cream (optional).
9. Serve hot.


Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 333
Calories from fat 180
Calories from saturated fat 52
Total Fat 20.1 g
Saturated Fat 5.8 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 8.1 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 337 mg
Potassium 1825 mg
Total Carbohydrate 21.2 g
Dietary Fiber 7.6 g
Sugars 6.2 g
Protein 20.6 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat Alternative 0.9
Vegetables 9.2

Energy sources


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