Thai Green Curry with Pineapple
Transform your dinner table into a fragrant oasis with this vibrant Thai Green Curry with Pineapple! Bursting with bold flavors, this creamy, plant-based curry pairs the zesty heat of green curry paste with the natural sweetness of juicy pineapple chunks. Loaded with colorful veggies like zucchini, red bell pepper, and baby corn, along with tender cubes of tofu, this dish is simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce and finished with fresh Thai basil for an authentic touch. The subtle tang of lime juice and a hint of palm sugar create a perfect harmony of sweet, spicy, and savory. Quick to prepare in just 40 minutes, this comforting curry is best served over fluffy jasmine rice, making it an ideal weeknight dinner or meal-prep favorite. Perfect for lovers of Thai cuisine, this recipe is a must-try for anyone seeking a satisfying, wholesome, and deliciously unique experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons green curry paste
- 400 milliliters coconut milk
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (fresh or canned)
- 300 grams firm tofu, cubed
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup baby corn, halved
- 0.5 cup Thai basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon palm sugar (or brown sugar)
- 1 optional red chili, thinly sliced
- 4 cups cooked jasmine rice
Instructions
Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Add the green curry paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable stock, stirring to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Add the cubed tofu, zucchini slices, red bell pepper, baby corn, and pineapple chunks. Cook for 10-12 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Stir in the lime juice, soy sauce, and palm sugar. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Remove from heat and stir in the Thai basil leaves.
Serve the curry over cooked jasmine rice, garnished with optional red chili slices for extra heat.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2408 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.0 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.9 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2769 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 386.6 g | 141% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 33.4 g | 119% | |
| Total Sugars | 89.2 g | ||
| Protein | 90.9 g | 182% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2542 mg | 196% | |
| Iron | 26.2 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 4076 mg | 87% | |
*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.
