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Curried Spinach and Tofu

SMART SUBSTITUTIONS This recipe is inspired by saag paneer, an Indian dish traditionally made with soft, fresh cheese; here, the cheese is replaced with tofu, which is lower in fat. Reduced-fat sour cream, instead of coconut milk, thickens the curry sauce.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, such as safflower
1 medium onion, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 tablespoon curry powder, preferably Madras
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, cut into pieces (do not thaw)
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 packages (12.5 ounces each) extra-firm silken tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Cooked rice, preferably basmati, for serving (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onion and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Add curry powder and ginger; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

    Step 2

    Add spinach and the water; bring to a boil, breaking up spinach with a spoon. Reduce heat to medium; simmer, stirring occasionally, until almost all liquid has evaporated, 10 to 12 minutes.

    Step 3

    Stir in sour cream and tofu; cook just to heat through, 3 to 5 minutes (do not boil). Serve with rice, if desired.

  2. about tofu

    Step 4

    Tofu is sold in two types of packaging in grocery stores: refrigerated and shelf stable. Shelf-stable tofu can be stored at room temperature until opened, up to about 1 year (check the label for the use-by date); look for it in the Asian-food section.

  3. nutrition information

    Step 5

    Per Serving (without Rice)

    Step 6

    Calories: 294

    Step 7

    Fat: 17.3g

    Step 8

    Protein: 21.5g

    Step 9

    Carbohydrates: 17.6g

    Step 10

    Fiber: 5.6g

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