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Creamy Vegan Saag Paneer (With Tofu) Recipe

Name: Creamy Vegan Saag Paneer (With Tofu) Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 12 ounces (350g) extra-firm tofu; 1 tablespoon (15g) yellow miso paste; 3 tablespoons (45ml) lemon juice, divided, plus 1 tablespoon (5g) zest, from 2 to 3 lemons; 3 tablespoons (45ml) vegetable oil, divided; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 6 ounces almond, soy, rice, or cashew milk (2/3 cup; 170ml); 6 ounces cauliflower florets or peeled sunchokes (170g; about 1/3 of a small head of cauliflower); 4 medium cloves garlic (about 20g), finely minced; 1 (1-inch) knob ginger (about 20g), peeled and finely minced; 1 to 4 green or red Thai chilies (depending on your heat preference), stemmed and finely minced; 1 teaspoon ground coriander seed; 1 teaspoon ground cumin seed; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 cardamom pod, smashed; 8 ounces (225g) mature spinach, curly if available (see note); 8 ounces (225g) arugula or mustard greens, tough mustard green stems removed and discarded (see note)

Prep Time

Cook Time

45m

Total Time

50m

This creamy vegan saag paneer with tofu recipe combines extra-firm tofu, cauliflower, ginger, and an array of spices for a flavorful and hearty dish. The tofu is marinated in lemon juice and miso paste, then combined with sautéed veggies and a dairy-free creamy sauce for a delicious and satisfying meal.

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Servings: 6

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12 ounces (350g) extra-firm tofu

1 tablespoon (15g) yellow miso paste

3 tablespoons (45ml) lemon juice, divided, plus 1 tablespoon (5g) zest, from 2 to 3 lemons

3 tablespoons (45ml) vegetable oil, divided

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 ounces almond, soy, rice, or cashew milk (2/3 cup; 170ml)

6 ounces cauliflower florets or peeled sunchokes (170g; about 1/3 of a small head of cauliflower)

4 medium cloves garlic (about 20g), finely minced

1 (1-inch) knob ginger (about 20g), peeled and finely minced

1 to 4 green or red Thai chilies (depending on your heat preference), stemmed and finely minced

1 teaspoon ground coriander seed

1 teaspoon ground cumin seed

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 cardamom pod, smashed

8 ounces (225g) mature spinach, curly if available (see note)

8 ounces (225g) arugula or mustard greens, tough mustard green stems removed and discarded (see note)

Nutrition Facts

Calories

391kcal

19%
Fat

26g

1%
Saturated Fat

3g

0%
Carbohydrates

26g

1%
Fiber

10g

0%
Sugar

6g

0%
Protein

21g

1%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

176mg

8%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Creamy Vegan Saag Paneer (With Tofu) Recipe

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