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National Vegetarian Week Lunch Idea

May 22, 2016 by caroline 2 Comments

It’s National Vegetarian Week (16-22 May 2016), it’s the weekend and it’s time for a National Vegetarian Week lunch idea! The sun is shining, heavily scented blossom is in the air, and we have a bit more time on our hands to rustle up that something a little bit extra special.

If you love spicy food and are looking for a protein packed vegetarian option, then this lunch idea is for you. It’s Thai-style Tofu and Vegetable Curry, a combination of vegetables, tofu and spice giving you that extra kick, served up with rice.

National Vegetarian Week lunch idea
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Thai-style Tofu and Vegetable Curry

Cuisine vegetarian
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced lengthwise
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
  • 100 g of peas
  • 1 garlic clove very thinly sliced
  • 1 large jalapeno thinly sliced crosswise with seeds (or chilli powder)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 4 large shiitake mushrooms stems discarded, caps thickly sliced
  • 2 cups small broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot thinly sliced crosswise
  • 3 canned plum tomatoes chopped
  • 1 1/4 cups light unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 pound firm tofu cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped basil leaves
  • Lime wedges and boiled brown rice for serving

Instructions

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large wok and add the onion, ginger, jalapeno and stir fry on a high heat for about 2 minutes. Add in the turmeric, then the mushrooms, broccoli and carrot, and stir fry for a further 3 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes, peas, coconut milk, tofu, water and soy sauce to the wok, stir for about 4 minutes or until the vegetables are al dente. Finish by stirring in the chopped basil, then transfer into bowls and add the lime wedges to serve. Sprinkle with extra chilli, if you’re daring enough for an extra spicy kick! Serve with boiled brown rice or a wholemeal chapati.

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Thanks for reading!

The Lunchbox Lady x

Recipe courtesy of DW Fitness Clubs

Filed Under: Lunch Box Ideas

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Comments

  1. Leonie says

    July 4, 2016 at 3:10 pm

    I used to dislike tofu, but now I love it. I am definitely going to try this.
    Thank you for uploading it x

    Reply
    • caroline says

      August 28, 2016 at 11:14 am

      thanks so much for taking the time to comment x

      Reply

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