Thai Tofu with Zucchini, Red Bell Pepper, and Lime

A vibrant Thai-inspired stir-fry combining crispy tofu cubes with fresh zucchini and red bell peppers in a creamy coconut milk sauce, brightened with lime and aromatic basil.

4 servings
15 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil
  • 12 ounces extra-firm tofu
  • 1 pound zucchini
  • 1 large red bell pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 1⅓ cups unsweetened coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • tablespoons soy sauce
  • ¾ teaspoon Thai red curry paste
  • ½ cup fresh basil

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer tofu to bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then zucchini and bell pepper to skillet; sauté until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Return tofu to skillet. Add ginger; stir 30 seconds. Add coconut milk, 3 tablespoons lime juice, soy sauce, and curry paste; stir to dissolve curry paste. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and more lime juice, if desired. Stir in half of basil. Sprinkle with remaining basil; serve.

    15 min

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