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Tofu Palak Paneer quinoa, mango chutney
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Tofu Palak Paneer

quinoa, mango chutney

Palak paneer is a popular North Indian dish consisting of cubes of fresh cheese in a flavorful sauce of puréed spinach, spices,and cream. For a plant-based version, you’ll swap protein-packed tofu in for the cheese and use coconut milk in place of the cream in the sauce. Served on a bed of quinoa and topped with a tangy mango chutney.

Tags: Gluten-Free High-Protein Chef's Choice High Fiber
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  35 min 4 Servings  |  45 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
850
FAT
40g
CARBOHYDRATES
91g
PROTEIN
40g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 10 oz organic extra firm tofu, patted dry and cut into bite-size pieces
  2. 1 tbsp Madras curry powder
  3. 1 yellow onion, peeled and diced
  4. 1 oz ginger, peeled and minced
  5. 1 jalapeño, trimmed, deseeded and chopped Spicy
  6. 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  7. 1 tbsp garam masala
  8. 1 tbsp tomato powder
  9. 6.76 floz coconut milk
  10. 8 oz teen spinach
  11. 1 lemon, half juiced and half cut into wedges
  12. 6 oz precooked white quinoa
  13. 1/4 cup mango chutney
  14. 5 tsp vegetable oil (from your kitchen)
  15. Salt (from your kitchen)
  16. Pepper (from your kitchen)
Allergens: soy, tree nuts (coconut)
Tools: Aluminum foil, Blender, Baking sheet, Medium saucepan with lid
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  35 min 4 Servings  |  45 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
850
FAT
40g
CARBOHYDRATES
91g
PROTEIN
40g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Roast the tofu

Preheat oven to 425°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.

2
Cook the aromatics

Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp vegetable oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, just 2 tsp ginger, jalapeño, 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.

3
Make the palak

Add coconut milk, ½ cup water, ¼ 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.

4
Warm the quinoa and serve

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.)

5
CULINARY NOTES:

Wash hands and cutting board well after handling spicy peppers. You can also roast tofu in air-fryer at 400°F for 6 to 8 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.

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