High Protein Thai Green Curry Sauce
Elevate your meal prep with this High Protein Thai Green Curry Sauce, a creamy and aromatic blend designed to please your taste buds and fuel your body. Featuring silken tofu as a unique protein-packed addition, this vegan-friendly curry sauce combines unsweetened coconut milk, fresh herbs, and zesty Thai green curry paste for an irresistibly vibrant flavor profile. Infused with lime juice, garlic, and ginger, it's perfectly balanced with just a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile sauce pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables, making it a quick and nutritious choice for busy weeknights. Whether you're looking for a healthful twist on a classic or simply craving bold, Thai-inspired flavors, this gluten-free high-protein recipe is the perfect addition to your plant-based repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
- 1 block (12 ounces) silken tofu (for protein)
- 2 tablespoons Thai green curry paste (vegan-friendly)
- 0.5 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce (gluten-free if needed)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (or coconut sugar)
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon ginger, fresh and peeled
- 1 small green chili (optional, for extra heat)
Instructions
Drain the silken tofu of any excess water and set aside.
In a blender, combine the silken tofu, coconut milk, Thai green curry paste, vegetable broth, soy sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Blend until smooth.
Add the fresh basil, cilantro, garlic cloves, ginger, and green chili (if using). Blend again until fully incorporated and the sauce becomes creamy and aromatic.
Pour the blended mixture into a medium saucepan and heat over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently to bring out the flavors. Do not let it boil.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; you can add more lime juice for tanginess, soy sauce for saltiness, or a pinch of sugar to balance flavors.
Serve immediately over rice, noodles, or as a dipping sauce for vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
207 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.6 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1916 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.3 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 7.6 g | 15% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 138 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 757 mg | 16% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
