- Lemon instead of Lime?
- Lime fits coconut/curry better.
- Bitter quinoa?
- Rinse well before cooking.
Lime Coconut Curry with Butternut Squash, Tofu, and Quinoa
Fresh lime meets earthy curry. Sweet squash bridges the citrus and spice. Quinoa soaks up the sauce perfectly.
Ingredients
3/4
cup
Quinoa
1 1/4
cups
Water
7
oz
Butternut Squash
7
oz
Firm Tofu
2
tbsp
Coconut Oil
3/4
cup
Coconut Milk
1
tbsp
Curry Powder
1
whole
Lime (juice)
1
pinch
Salt
10
g
Fresh Cilantro
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Equipment Needed
- Baking sheet
- Skillet
- Saucepan
Allergen Information
Soy
Instructions
1
✓
Roast cubed squash at 400°F (200°C) for 20 mins.
Tip: Sweetness balances lime.
2
✓
Cook rinsed quinoa.
Tip: Fluff when done.
3
✓
Sear cubed tofu in coconut oil.
Tip: Golden brown.
4
✓
Add curry powder, toast briefly.
Tip: Aromatic.
5
✓
Add coconut milk, lime, salt. Simmer. Add squash.
Tip: Taste for acid balance.
6
✓
Serve over quinoa with cilantro.
Tip: Eat immediately.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Quinoa
- 1 1/4 cups Water
- 7 oz Butternut Squash
- 7 oz Firm Tofu
- 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 3/4 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 tbsp Curry Powder
- 1 whole Lime (juice)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 10 g Fresh Cilantro