Vegetarian Tofu and Bean Curry
April 21, 2008 by soonmethod
Here is a simple healthy and delicious vegetarian dish that takes about 45-minutes to prep and cook.
This recipe costs under $5.00 for the ingredients and makes approximately seven 1-cup servings. It is a truly economical and healthy way to promote some wellness to your busy lifestyle.
Pack this in small containers, freeze and take with you to work for a delicious and extra healthy lunch that is packed with protein, complex carbohydrates and dietary fiber:
Vegetarian Tofu and Bean Curry (approx. 250 calories per 1-cup serving)
Ingredients:
Extra Firm Tofu: 16oz container (~400 calories)
Dark Red Kidney Beans 15.5oz can (drained) (~350 calories)
Black Beans 15.5oz can (drained) (~350 calories)
Whole kernal corn 8.5oz can (drained) (~150 calories)
Stewed or diced tomatoes 15oz can (~150 calories)
1 whole red or spanish onion (~60 - 75 calories)
Curry Powder 2-3 Tblsp (0 calories)
Black pepper 1-2 Tblsp
Olive Oil 1 Tblsp (120 calories)
(Add garlic, salt, etc. to taste. I prefer to keep it simple and add only the curry powder, no salt or other flavorings)
Prep:
Dice the onions and cut the tofu into cubes (keep the cubes about 1″x1/2″)
Cooking:
Add the olive oil to the pan and bring to a medium heat.
Add the diced onions and sautee for ~2 min.
Add the Tofu, curry powder and black pepper and sautee for an additional 4-5 minutes
Add the beans, corn and tomatoes
Lower the heat and stir every 5 minutes. Simmer for 25 - 30 minutes
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