Curry Cashew Tofu Comfort Bake
Experience ultimate comfort with this creamy Curry Cashew Tofu Bake! Infused with warm curry flavors, it's perfect for cozy nights.
Equipment
- 8-inch (20-cm) square casserole dish
- Large skillet
- Mixing bowl
- Nonstick cooking spray
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1 can 15 ounces/450 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon 6 g yellow curry powder
- 8 ounces 224 g mushrooms, chopped
- 12 ounces 340 g extra-firm tofu, drained, pressed, and crumbled
- 2 tablespoons 16 g cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) water (slurry)
- Nonstick cooking spray optional
- 2 cups 250 g all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons 16 g vegetable broth powder
- 1 tablespoon 8 g garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon 15 ml coconut or other vegetable oil
- 1 can 15 ounces/425 g garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 yellow or white onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup 35 g ground raw cashews
- ¼ cup 30 g nutritional yeast
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a large skillet, bring the coconut milk and curry powder to a boil.
- Reduce to a simmer.
- Add the mushrooms and crumbled tofu.
- Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, then uncover and cook for another 10 minutes.
- Slowly stir in the cornstarch slurry.
- Cook for 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and let cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, gas mark 4).
- Grease or spray an 8-inch casserole dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, veggie broth powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Add the flour mixture to the coconut curry tofu mixture, kneading until a sticky dough forms.
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Sauté garbanzo beans, onion, and garlic for 5–7 minutes, or until slightly browned.
- Press the dough into the casserole dish, spreading it evenly into the corners.
- Layer the bean and onion mixture on top of the dough.
- Sprinkle with ground cashews, nutritional yeast, and paprika.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20–25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes to brown the top.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes & Wine Advice
Wine advice:
Pair with a lightly spiced Gewürztraminer or a dry Riesling to complement the curry flavors.
Pair with a lightly spiced Gewürztraminer or a dry Riesling to complement the curry flavors.
Nutrition values
Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 12 g | Sugar: 2 g