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.
Portions:6
Preparation Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
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Equipment

  • 8-inch (20-cm) square casserole dish
  • 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 / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine advice:
Pair with a lightly spiced Gewürztraminer or a dry Riesling to complement the curry flavors.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 10 g | Fat: 12 g | Sugar: 2 g | Salt: 1.2 mg
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