Vegan Saag Paneer (with Tofu Paneer!)

Vegan Saag Paneer (with Tofu Paneer!)

  • prep: 10 min
  • cook: 25 min
  • total: 35 min
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  • Summary

    This vegan saag paneer has pan fried tofu cubes that stand in for cheese and are smothered in spicy curried spinach and coconut milk mixture.

    Ingredients

    • 1 small onion, chopped
    • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
    • 3 garlic cloves, minced
    • 9 ounces fresh spinach
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    • 1 (14 ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed at least 20 minutes, and cut into 1 inch cubes
    • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1 cup vegetable broth
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • 1 teaspoon Asian chili paste (sambal oelek)
    • 2 teaspoons granulated vegan sugar
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1/4 cup full fat coconut milk from a can (or more, if you like)

    Instructions

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 4
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 291 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 23 g 35.55%
    • Saturated Fat: 6 g 28.91%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 1 mg 0.42%
    • Sodium: 1226 mg 51.09%
    • Calcium: 105 mg 10.51%
    • Potassium: 439 mg 12.54%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 4 mg 20.01%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 4 g 15.34%
    • Sugar: 5 g
    • Protein: 5 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 0 g
    • Vitamin A 120.8%
    • Vitamin C 52.74%
    • Vitamin D 0%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat5
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch1
    • Exchange - Vegetables1
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total0 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total2 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total0 oz-eq

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