
Tofu Palak Paneer
with Quinoa & Mango Chutney
Palak paneer is a popular North Indian dish consisting of cubes of fresh cheese in a thick, flavorful sauce of pureed spinach, spices, aromatics, and cream. For our plant-based version of this classic, we swap protein-packed tofu in for the cheese and use coconut milk in place of the cream in the sauce. A dollop of sweet, tangy mango chutney takes this dish to the next level.
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INGREDIENTS
- 10 oz organic extra firm tofu, patted dry and cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tsp Madras curry powder
- 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
- 1 oz ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 jalapeƱo, trimmed, deseeded and chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tbsp tomato powder
- 6.76 floz coconut milk
- 8 oz teen spinach
- 1 lemon, half juiced and half cut into wedges
- 6 oz precooked white quinoa
- 1/4 cup mango chutney
- 5 tsp vegetable oil
- Salt
- Pepper
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INSTRUCTIONS
Preheat oven to 425Ā°F. Combine tofu, just 2 tsp curry powder, 1 tbsp vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt on baking sheet. Toss and bake until tofu is browned in places, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer tofu to plate and cover to keep warm.
Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, just 2 tsp ginger, jalapeƱo, and garlic and cook until softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Add just 1 tsp garam masala and tomato powder and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add coconut milk, Ā½ cup water, Ā¼ tsp salt, and a pinch of pepper to saucepan with aromatics. Bring to a boil and stir in spinach. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until spinach wilts, 3 to 5 minutes. Carefully transfer spinach mixture and lemon juice to blender and pulse until partially smooth, 3 to 5 pulses.
Make small tear at top of quinoa bag and microwave for 60 seconds. Divide warmed quinoa and palak between bowls. Top with roasted tofu. Serve with mango chutney and lemon wedges. Dig in! (TIP: You can also combine precooked quinoa and 1 tbsp water in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover and steam until warmed through, 3 to 4 minutes.)
For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe. You can also roast tofu in air-fryer at 400Ā°F for 6 to 8 minutes.
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