Mushroom & Tofu Saag Paneer

Name: Mushroom & Tofu Saag Paneer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 block extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 15 ounces can of diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 cup baby spinach; 1/2 cup heavy cream (can substitute coconut milk for vegan); Salt and pepper to taste; Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, naan bread, cooked brown rice

5 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

This Mushroom & Tofu Saag Paneer is a quick and easy meal that is plant based. Ready in only 25 minutes.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Jan 2024 23:44:28 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Moderate

Nutrition per serving

Calories358.8 kcal (18%)

Total Fat21.8 g (31%)

Carbs27.7 g (11%)

Sugars2.7 g (3%)

Protein15.2 g (30%)

Sodium454.7 mg (23%)

Fiber3.6 g (13%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1 blockextra-firm tofu

drained and pressed

1 tablespoonolive oil

0.5onion

1 inchginger

1 tablespoongaram masala

½ teaspoonturmeric

15 ouncesdiced tomatoes

can, undrained

1 cupbaby spinach

½ cupheavy cream

can substitute coconut milk for vegan

Optional garnishes, chopped

naan bread

brown rice

Instructions

Step 1

Cube tofu into bite-sized pieces. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, until lightly browned and crispy.

Step 2

Remove tofu from the pan and set aside. In the same pan, add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook for 3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Stir in garam masala and turmeric, cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Step 4

Add spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in tofu and cream (or coconut milk), season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Step 5

Serve Saag Paneer with your preferred garnishes.