The stars of this delicious curry dish are yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, which are high in a form of carotenoids called xanthophylls. These compounds have more of a yellow pigment as opposed to their orangier cousins, the carotenes. While a powerful antioxidant, xanthophylls are mostly associated with maintaining good eye health.
Mix and match
This curry is easily adaptable to whichever vegetables you have on hand. Experiment to find your favourite combination.
Tempeh and Mango Curry
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp (15 mL) coconut oil
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) chopped shallots
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) peeled and minced fresh gingerroot
- 1 serrano pepper or jalapeno pepper, finely chopped and seeded for less spice
- 3 Tbsp (45 mL) Thai yellow curry paste
- 2 cups (500 mL) light coconut milk
- 1 tsp (5 mL) ground turmeric
- 2 Tbsp (30 mL) low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 cups (500 mL) bite-sized cauliflower pieces
- 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) bite-sized pieces butternut squash
- 1 1/2 cups (350 mL) bite-sized pieces of plain tempeh
- 1 cup (250 mL) frozen mango chunks
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) roasted cashews
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, optional
Nutrition
Per serving:
- calories289
- protein13 g
- total fat17 g
- sat. fat8 g
- total carbohydrates25 g
- sugars8 g
- fibre5 g
- sodium620 mg
Directions
01
In large saucepan, heat coconut oil over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, ginger, and chopped serrano pepper and cook, stirring often, until shallots are tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, for a minute. Add coconut milk, turmeric, and soy sauce or aminos, stirring into curry mixture until well combined. Bring mixture to a simmer before stirring in cauliflower, squash, and tempeh. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until cauliflower and squash are al dente, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove lid from saucepan, stir in mango chunks, and let cook for another minute.
02
To serve, divide curry among serving bowls and garnish with roasted cashews and a squeeze of lemon. Enjoy warm.
03
Store any leftovers in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat, stirring constantly over medium heat, with some additional coconut milk should it need a bit more moisture.
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