Thai-Style Tofu Red Curry
This Thai-inspired red curry combines extra-firm tofu, red bell peppers, and onion in a creamy coconut milk sauce flavored with red curry paste, fresh lime juice, and basil. Served over fluffy long-grain white rice, it offers warming spice balanced by citrus and aromatic herbs, making a satisfying vegetarian dinner for weeknights or casual gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thai-Style Tofu Red Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 58
- Heart Health
- 36
- Metabolic
- 50
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender and the water has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
- 2
While the rice is cooling, slice the tofu and place it on a plate with cloth napkins or paper towels between the slices. Place another plate on top. Set a weight on top. Press the tofu for 20 to 30 minutes; drain and discard any accumulated liquid.
- 3
Heat a dry, nonstick pan over medium-low heat. Add the tofu and cook slowly, pressing with a spatula to release any remaining liquid, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and repeat on the other side. Remove and set aside.
- 4
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell peppers, onion, and remaining water; cook, tossing frequently, until tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the coconut milk and curry paste; simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the tofu and toss to combine.
- 5
Serve over warm rice. Squeeze lime juice over the top and garnish with basil.
- Calories 476.04 kcal High 24%
- Protein 14.2 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 75.21 g 27%
- Total Fat 12.64 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.59 g High 23%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 116.86 mg Moderate 5%
- Dietary Fiber 6.96 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 12.16 g --
- Added Sugars 7.05 g Moderate 14%
- Calcium 106.92 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 4.31 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 283.41 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 25.94 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 67.59 mg Good Source 75%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Thai Style Tofu Red Curry is made with 13 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canned Light Coconut Milk, Canola Oil, Coconut Milk, and Extra Firm Tofu. Each serving provides about 476.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thai-Style Tofu Red Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Canned Light Coconut Milk, Canola Oil, Coconut Milk, Extra-Firm Tofu, Fresh Basil. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Thai-Style Tofu Red Curry?
- About 50 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 476.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thai-Style Tofu Red Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Thai-Style Tofu Red Curry healthy?
- Thai-Style Tofu Red Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 476.04 calories and 14.2 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 116.86 mg (5% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.59 g (23% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.05 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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