Cashew Based Yellow Curry with Tofu and Green Beans
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 251.4
- Total Fat: 16.8 g
- Cholesterol: 1.4 mg
- Sodium: 125.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 17.3 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 12.8 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Cashew Based Yellow Curry with Tofu and Green Beans calories by ingredient
Introduction
This is a relatively low-fat curry recipe, cashews, low-fat yogurt and crushed tomatoes make the curry paste thick, nutrient rich & very tasty. It can also be made with chicken or red meat. This is a relatively low-fat curry recipe, cashews, low-fat yogurt and crushed tomatoes make the curry paste thick, nutrient rich & very tasty. It can also be made with chicken or red meat.Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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2 Tblspn Earth Balance or Unsalted Butter
3 Tblspn Curry Powder
1.5 Tblspn Ground Cumin Seed
1/2 Tsp. Cayenne Pepper
(1/2 Tsp. Salt, optional)
1 Tblspn Ginger Root, finely Chopped
1 Medium yellow or red onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup string beans, trimmed and chopped in halves or thirds
1 block tofu cut into bite size squares (or 2 lbs of chicken, meat chopped into bite size pieces)
1 can crushed tomatoes
3/4 cup low fat yogurt, plain
3/4 cup cashews
2-3 tblspn cilantro.
Directions
Makes 6-8 1/2-3/4 of a cup servings
In a large skillet heat Earth Balance until melted (don't burn!)
Add garlic, ginger and onions sauteing for about 5 minutes until onion is translucent.
Add Curry, Cumin and Cayenne and mix well to toast spices for 2-3 minutes.
Add green beans and tofu stir to coat with curry powder mixture.
Add crushed tomatoes, allow tomatoes to begin to bubble, add cilantro and lower heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
(If cooking w/ chicken or meat: Add cilantro cover and simmer until meat is cooked- 20-35 minutes)
Chop cashews into coarse powder in a food processer or coffe bean grinder.
Add cashews and yogurt, and stir allowing the sauce to thicken. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro
Serve with brown rice.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RACHELMARIA.
In a large skillet heat Earth Balance until melted (don't burn!)
Add garlic, ginger and onions sauteing for about 5 minutes until onion is translucent.
Add Curry, Cumin and Cayenne and mix well to toast spices for 2-3 minutes.
Add green beans and tofu stir to coat with curry powder mixture.
Add crushed tomatoes, allow tomatoes to begin to bubble, add cilantro and lower heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
(If cooking w/ chicken or meat: Add cilantro cover and simmer until meat is cooked- 20-35 minutes)
Chop cashews into coarse powder in a food processer or coffe bean grinder.
Add cashews and yogurt, and stir allowing the sauce to thicken. Cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
Garnish with cilantro
Serve with brown rice.
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RACHELMARIA.