Butter Tofu

Like butter chicken, but without the chicken

• Prep time: 30 mins

• Cook time: 15 mins

• Contains dairy

• Makes 2-4 servings

Ingredients

• Marinade

  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 tsp turmeric

  • 1 tbsp garam masala

  • 1 tsp chilli powder

  • 1 tsp cumin

  • 1 tsp coriander

  • Juice from 1/4 of a lemon

  • 1 tbsp ginger (freshly grated)

  • 2 garlic cloves (minced)

  • 1 block extra-firm tofu

• Curry

  • 1/4 cup butter

  • 1 cup tomato paste

  • 2 cups coconut milk

  • 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions

• Marinate the tofu

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

  • Using your hands, break the tofu into bite-sized pieces

  • Spread the tofu pieces out on a lined baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes

  • In a bowl or covered container, combine all other marinade ingredients

  • Toss the baked tofu into the marinade and let it sit for at least 20 minutes (or cover and refrigerate overnight)

• Make the curry

  • In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat

  • Add the marinated tofu to the pan and cook for 5 minutes, tossing/flipping frequently

  • Add the remaining curry ingredients plus any extra marinade, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes

• Serve with rice and/or naan

Green Fact

Our food system is responsible for one-third of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with the most significant contribution coming from animal agriculture and its associated land-use activities.