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.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 2 servings
🔥 Calories 510 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Fusion

Ingredients

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

Lemon instead of Lime?
Lime fits coconut/curry better.
Bitter quinoa?
Rinse well before cooking.

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