This Eggplant and Tofy Red Curry recipe is ideal when you want a deliciously fragrant, meat-free meal on the table in under 15 minutes. Here, eggplant (aubergine), tofu, broccoli and green beans are simmered in a sauce featuring red curry paste and coconut milk, then served on top of egg noodles.
Prep Time2 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time12 minutesmins
Ingredients
200gegg noodles
1tbspolive oil
1large eggplant (aubergine), cut into bite-sized cubes
2tbspred curry paste
400mlcoconut milk
50gfrozen broccoli
50gfrozen green beans
500gregular tofu, drained and cut into cubes
Store-bought crispy-fried shallots, to serve (optional)
Instructions
Cook the egg noodles as per the packet instructions, minus 1 minute. Rinse with cold water.
Heat the oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan over medium–high heat. Add the eggplant and cook for 2–3 minutes until it starts to soften and brown.
Add the red curry paste and cook for 30 seconds. Add the coconut milk and bring to the boil.
Add the frozen broccoli and green beans. Cook for 5 minutes until the eggplant is soft and the beans are cooked through.
Add the tofu and cook for a further 2 minutes.
Serve on top of egg noodles, sprinkled with fried shallots, if using.
Notes
MAKE AHEAD
Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
LEFTOVERS
Refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave. Not suitable to freeze.
Nutrition Facts
Eggplant and Tofu Red Curry
Amount per Serving
Calories
575
% Daily Value*
Fat
34
g
52
%
Saturated Fat
20
g
125
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
7
g
Cholesterol
42
mg
14
%
Sodium
35
mg
2
%
Potassium
660
mg
19
%
Carbohydrates
51
g
17
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
1819
IU
36
%
Vitamin C
17
mg
21
%
Calcium
226
mg
23
%
Iron
6
mg
33
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.