Tofu with Cumin Laced Spinach and Shrimp

Name: Tofu with Cumin Laced Spinach and Shrimp
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 servings cilantro; 4 servings cooked white rice; 4 servings cumin; 4 servings garlic; 4 servings ginger; 4 servings jalapeno; 4 servings lime; 4 servings onions; 4 servings frozen peas; 4 servings Salt; 4 servings shrimp; 4 servings spinach; 4 servings turmeric; 4 servings vegetable oil

Tofu with Cumin Laced Spinach and Shrimp might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 328 calories, 8g of protein, and 15g of fat. This recipe serves 4. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet. 1 person found this recipe to be flavorful and satisfying. Head to the store and pick up garlic, onions, vegetable oil, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour.

Instructions

Cut the tofu into 1 inch cubes. Bring 4 to 6 cups water to a boil and add 1 teaspoon salt. Reduce the heat so that the water is barely simmering, then lower the tofu into the pan. Cook for 4 minutes, then remove with a strainer and set on a towel to drain while you prepare the vegetables. Once the tofu is dry, sprinkle with teaspoon turmeric.

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Vegetable

Turmeric

Water

Salt

Tofu

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Sieve

Frying Pan

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a wide skillet set over medium-high heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Add the garlic and cumin and cook, stirring, until the garlic is pale gold.

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Garlic

Cumin

Add the chile, ginger, onions, another teaspoon turmeric and continue cooking until the onions are lightly colored and soft, 5 to 7 minutes. If the pan seems too dry at any point, add water in cup increments and reduce the heat. While the onion is cooking, rinse the shrimp, then pat them dry. Toss them with the remaining turmeric and half the lime juice. Set aside until youre ready to serve.

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Lime Juice

Turmeric

Ginger

Onion

Shrimp

Chili Pepper

Water

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Add the peas and the spinach to the onions. Turn the heat to high, sprinkle with teaspoon salt, and cook until wilted. Nestle the tofu into the vegetables, add a half cup water, then cover and cook until the tofu is heated through, about 4 minutes.

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Spinach

Onion

Water

Peas

Salt

Tofu

Heat the remaining oil in a wide skillet. When hot, add the shrimp, sprinkle with salt, and saut over high heat, turning a few times, until theyre red and firm when pressed with a finger.

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Shrimp

Salt

Cooking Oil

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Serve the vegetables over cooked rice with 3 shrimp arranged on each serving.

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Cooked Rice