Thai Green Vegetable Curry with Black Rice

Fragrant and flavorful, this creamy Thai green curry with tofu is loaded with lots of colorful veggies. Serve this mild curry over a bed of our Premium Black Rice.

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Serves
4
Total Time
75
Prep Time
40
Cook Time
115

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Premium Black Rice
  • null 1/4 cup vegetable oil, divided
  • null 1 lb firm tofu, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • null 5 tsp salt, divided
  • null 2 tsp black pepper, divided
  • null 2 cups pumpkin, diced
  • null 2 stalks celery, sliced diagonally
  • null 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced diagonally
  • null 1 small onion, diced
  • null 1 stalk lemongrass
  • null 3 tbsp Thai green curry paste
  • null 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • null 1 tbsp tamari sauce
  • null 1 tbsp lime juice
  • null 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • null 1 tsp brown sugar
  • null 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • null 2 cups vegetable broth
  • null 6 baby bok choy, sliced
  • null Bunch fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • null Lime wedges (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
  2. Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp oil in large saucepan set over medium-high heat; add tofu, 2 tsp salt and 1 tsp pepper and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until tofu is slightly browned. Transfer to plate; set aside.
  3. Heat remaining oil in skillet; add pumpkin, celery, carrot, onion and lemongrass and cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened.
  4. Stir in curry paste, garlic, tamari, lime juice, ginger and brown sugar; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant.
  5. Stir in coconut milk and vegetable broth; bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Return tofu to pan along with bok choy; simmer for 3 to 5 minutes or until bok choy is tender. Season with remaining salt and pepper.
  6. Divide rice among 4 bowls; spoon curry over top. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges (if using).
  7. Tip: Substitute butternut squash or sweet potato for pumpkin if desired.