Curried Tofu with Rice

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 20 min.

Makes

4 servings

Updated: Jun. 24, 2023
Tofu takes the place of meat in this bold dish with lots of curry and cilantro flavor. (And if you’re wondering: what is tofu? We’ve got the answers.) —Crystal Bruns, Iliff, Colorado
Curried Tofu with Rice Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 package (12.3 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup light coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice

Directions

  1. Sprinkle tofu with seasoned salt. In a large nonstick skillet, saute tofu in oil until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm.
  2. In the same skillet, saute onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in the coconut milk, cilantro, curry, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes or until sauce is slightly thickened. Stir in tofu; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts

1/2 cup curry with 1/2 cup rice: 240 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 540mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.