Green Curry Tofu
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Serves 4 to 6

Take advantage of summer's fresh herbs and make a homemade green curry with chiles, mint and cilantro bound together with coconut milk. Serve this curry over steamed basmati or brown rice instead of noodles, if desired.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 1 (14 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
    • 2 tablespoons flour
    • 6 tablespoons canola oil
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 1 small head broccoli, cut into florets
    • 1/4 pound green beans, trimmed
    • 1/2 bunch cilantro, stems removed
    • 1/2 bunch mint, stems removed
    • 1/2 bunch basil, stems removed
    • 1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
    • 2 Thai chiles, seeded and roughly chopped
    • 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, peeled
    • 1 (1-inch) piece lemongrass, peeled
    • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 (15 ounce) can baby corn, drained and rinsed
    • 6 button mushrooms, sliced
    • 7 ounces "pad thai" style rice noodles, cooked according to package instructions
    • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
    • Lime wedges
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    Method: 

    Arrange tofu between several layers of paper towels on a large plate. Using the palm of your hand, press down gently to remove as much liquid as possible from the tofu. Change out the paper towels and repeat a second time. Cut tofu into 1½-inch cubes and toss gently in a bowl with flour. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Shake excess flour off of tofu then carefully transfer to skillet. Fry tofu, turning occasionally, until golden brown all over, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside.

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a bowl. Add broccoli and cook until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer broccoli to a bowl of ice water until chilled then drain well. Repeat process with green beans; set aside.

    Put cilantro, mint, basil, coconut milk, chiles, ginger, lemongrass, sugar and ½ cup water into a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer to a large skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat; season with salt and pepper. Add corn, broccoli, green beans, mushrooms and tofu and cook just until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Divide noodles between bowls and top with curry, tofu and vegetables. Garnish with green onions and lime wedges.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:610 calories (260 from fat), 30g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 0mg cholesterol, 650mg sodium, 74g carbohydrate (6g dietary fiber, 6g sugar), 16g protein
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