Most beautiful afternoon snack in history!? Yesterday’s half eaten smoothie topped off with raw oats and a sprinkle of Groovy Granola. A nice little cool snack after a hot walk to an appt. and back!
Dinner tonight was a fabulous tofu curry feast!
You know, I think this was better than the 2x take outs I have had recently. Just could have used a bit more curry spice flavor.
Tofu Green Curry
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu cubed
- 1 tbsp safflower or canola oil
- Salt + pepper to taste
- 1 can coconut milk lite or regular
- 2-3 tbsp Thai Kitchen Green Curry Paste
- 4 cups mixed vegetables we used eggplant and okra
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil or a sprinkle of dried
- 2-3 cups brown rice
Instructions
- Add oil to a skillet and add tofu cubes - allow to brown for about 8 minutes and then flip to other side. Season with salt and pepper.
- Pour coconut milk into a medium pot and add curry paste. Whisk to combine. Heat to medium high for about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prep all veggies.
- Add veggies to coconut broth and continue to heat until veggies are cooked through, while tofu continues to brown.
- When veggies are tender and tofu is brown, combine all in skillet and sprinkle on basil and any additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour portions over cooked brown rice.
The base was coconut milk + Thai Kitchen Green Curry Paste heated until they were well mixed and hot.
Then we added a bunch of our garden veggies to thicken and soften in the broth
On the side, we pan-seared a block of plain Twin Oaks Tofu in safflower oil until it was nice and brown and stirred it all together with some fresh basil at the last minute. Served over leftover brown rice!
We need to eat tofu more – I absolutely love it!
Halfway through dinner we decided to pay a visit to Kohr Bros and thus, I knew I wouldn’t have any room for custard if I finished this whole dinner. So I saved half for tomorrow night (when I actually need a packed dinner when going from one thing to another). Good call because I was still full!
Karen was just too intrigued to not get custard tonight after I kept talking about it at last night’s dinner (when we were all too stuffed to fit any)
We went to the location just passed Pantops – which was a much nicer drive from our house!
I was shocked to find a cone was only $2.75. Compare that to about $4.30 for a scoop of Ben & Jerry’s and I think about $3.30 for Chaps. Frozen yogurt – who knows with those toppings! So this was a great deal.
I did end up getting the classic orange sherbet (always and forever pronounced sheRbeRt!) with vanilla swirl – and sprinkles on top just for you mom!
Delish!
Currently listening to the Independence Day theme song on Pandora Film Scores station – best movie song EVER!!!!!!!!!
I started On The Island by Tracey Garvis Graves last night. It’s like LOST meets Island of the Blue Dolphins – good so far and kept me awake and entertained for over an hour in bed last night!
Allie@LiveLaughEat says
I haven’t had slimy okra in FOREVER! Mmm Mmm!
robin says
You really inspire me with the way you eat Kath!
KathEats says
: )
Ali @ Peaches and Football says
I’ve always pronounced it sherbert too – even though I know it’s wrong. 🙂
Love all the sprinkles, they make food so much fun don’t they?
Stephanie C says
Me too! I didn’t realize I was mispronouncing until I was an undergrad in college! Embarrassing.
jane says
omg i still pronounce it that way…
Stacy @ Say It With Sprinkles says
Such a cute looking sprinkle-covered cone! Yummy! 🙂
Robyn @ Blueberries and Oats says
Jealous of your okra. =( Mine are refusing to grow!
Mom says
I can hardly look at that cone it’s so beautiful!
KathEats says
I will take you next time you visit! Maybe baby in tow!
Angel7 says
WHOA! … That is a lot of sprinkles 🙂 Our daughter would love those sprinkles!
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Carla says
Always and forever sheRbeRt is right!! 😉
Kathryn @ Mamacado says
Wow, those sprinkles are calling me….I had my first real pregnancy ice cream “craving” this week (I’m 33 weeks!) and your photo certainly makes me crave it again!
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
That ice cream looks so delicious!!! Although that curry would have been hard to pass up! I love okra!
Jennifer says
I’m not an okra fan but I would eat that ice cream cone in two seconds flat. 🙂 Looks wonderful!
emily says
That okra looks so good; I’m not finding any up here this summer. I am obsessed with Thai food so it’s fairly embarassing that I’ve never tried green curry!
Jessica @ New Girl, New City says
I am DYING to try frozen custard!!!
Alyssa (pb and oatmeal) says
I love sprinkles on an ice cream cone! They make it look so pretty!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
Your tofu looks awesome. I am just finishing editing some tofu pics myself 🙂
The sauce makes it or breaks it – and yours defi sounds big time makes it!
Cassie says
My blog featured curry today too! (and similarly, not enough curry spice)
http://shortnsavory.blogspot.com/2012/07/curry-up.html
I’m glad you made it to Kohr Bros. I’m sure it’s been on your mind since your trip to the beach! 🙂
Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says
Man I need to get some ice cream or frozen yogurt. I’ve been craving it FOR DAYS!!!!
MegS says
I’ve got to try tofu! I have somewhat tried it before. My friend cooked it about three years ago and we didn’t really know how to cook it or what flavors to add to it. I’m willing to try tofu again sometime soon! I love sprinkles!! It adds a little pop of color! 😉
j3nn says
Soft serve with rainbow sprinkles is an old favorite of mine!
Jessica says
I really love okra. It is one of my favorite vegetables.
I started reading On the Island about a month ago, but it was too slow for me and also got very strange/creepy about 2/3 of the way through. I stopped reading it. I am curious to see how you feel about it later!!
Peggy says
haha I didn’t know there was another way to pronounce sherbert? What would it sound like?
Brittany says
We had tofu veggie curry tonight too – only ours was red. 🙂 I LOVE twin oaks tofu.
Erin @ erinberries says
Yum! The custard looks amazing. I’ll definitely have to try out Kohr’s sometime!
Kayla @ Keep Moving Forward says
It has been a long time since I have made tofu – I think that I will this week! Thanks for the craving!
Khushboo says
I completely forgot about okra- love it roasted!
Kelly @ My Love Affair with Running says
I am totally an ice cream with sprinkles fan! Yum.
Liz says
Totally jealous of that ice cream cone! 😉 Glad The Island is a good read – it’s next on my Nook!
Fran@ Broken Cookies Don't Count says
I love tofu and also don’t have it often enough. I need to correct that!
Megan says
ooh The Island is a great read! I couldn’t put it down. Orange sherbet – my dad’s favorite flavor and something we had a lot growing up!
Kelly says
Glad you found the other (better l)ocation. Funny you couldn’t wait to go visit!
Tracey Garvis Graves says
Hi!
My friend Jill told me you were reading my novel, On the Island. That made me so happy to hear! I hope you enjoy Anna and T.J.’s story 🙂
All best,
Tracey Garvis Graves
KathEats says
hi Tracey!! What a neat comment! Yes, I read a lot more last night…. can’t wait to see what happens! And excited to hear there’s talk of a movie! Thanks for stopping by!
Ma Fea says
Hi, Kath and Tracey! I just had to jump in to say that my daughter, Alison Dasho, was Tracey’s editor!!
Just had to have that proud mom moment. 🙂
KathEats says
So fun!!!
Sarah says
LOVE Kohr’s Brothers! I always make my BF take me there when we visit his parents–that location too! I’m going back in a couple of weeks and will be hitting it up again for sure! 🙂
Brianne says
Kath, I have a question about beauty products. What kind do you use? Do you stick to organic face wash, face lotion, shampoos/soaps? I’m just curious what your thoughts are on all the chemicals that are in the beauty products we use! And your skin looks fabulous so I’d love to know your secret 😉
KathEats says
I try to use things on the more natural side. My favorite is Alba Sea Minerals – I use their face wash and moisturizer. The smell is fabulous!! I’m using the Belli Skincare line right now for pregnancy, but those were for a review. I don’t use all organic shampoos and soaps and things because I just don’t think they work very well and the smell of fun beauty products is one of my greatest pleasures in life, so I choose my battles. Smell wins all. But when I’m shopping for something new, I do TRY to look for organic/natural/Whole Foods-style products. But I don’t use them exclusively.
Hope @ With A Side Of Hope says
That ice cream cone looks delicious! I don’t think I’ve ever had Kohr Brothers! I’ve always wanted to try it though 🙂
Brittnie (A Joy Renewed) says
Im impressed you can read for an hour in bed without falling asleep! I tried reading last night and literally within 10 minutes my eyes were closing. 🙂 Probably due to chronic sleep deprivation that comes with having a 10 week old baby! ha!
Mom says
Just ordered the book, Tracey!
http://www.amazon.com/On-Island-Tracey-Garvis-Graves/dp/014219672X/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1342524309&sr=8-6&keywords=The+Island
Mai says
where do you get the thai green curry paste?
KathEats says
Any grocery store – in the ethnic section
Social Eater says
Mmm! We had curry last night- in veggie burger form. Such a fun summer meal!
Brianne says
Thanks Kath! I know you’re a dietician, so I have another question for you – What are your thoughts on everyday Vitamins and supplements? I believe in getting all our nutrients from real food, but it tends to be hard to get everything we need. But then again, do we really need to take Omega 3, Multi-vitamins, etc. every day? Thanks Kath
KathEats says
I think a multi is good just to cover your bases. If you are an omnivore who eats all food groups, that’s all you should need.
Amy says
how come it doesn’t look like there’s any sauce in your dinner pics???
KathEats says
because it sunk down in there
Amy says
gotcha. Just very strange to look at since curries are usually swimming in sauce
Susan H. @ The Food Allergy Chronicles says
Love a good curry! Wow! Never seen so many sprinkles…they almost sparkle!
Carrie says
I read On the Island a couple months ago…. I really liked it. Great quick read!
Jasmine @ learning to feed yourself says
Definitely thought it was sherbert my whole life. My mind is blown. I am never going to be able to un-learn this haha.
Tracy says
I will definitely read The Island next. It received great reviews on Amazon!
Have you read The Secret Life of CeeCee Wilkes by Diane Chamberlain? It’s a good book and the setting is in your area (Chapel Hill/Charlottesville/UVA), so it may interest you.
KathEats says
I haven’t, but just put it on my list!
Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says
That ice cream looks so tempting right now.
I saw Okra at my local market today for the first time – I’m going to have to try it.
Cait's Plate says
Your okra always looks 1000x better than mine does.
Excited to try Kohr Bros next time I’m passing through your area!
Kelly K says
Aaand I’m the annoying person who always points out it’s “sherbet,” not “sherbert.” I’m sorry, I can’t help it! There’s no second R, people!
KathEats says
We know!!! We are still rebelling.
Fiona says
I love okra. Unfortunately I can’t find them here.
Lexi @ You, Me, & A World to See says
I absolutely love tofu but always forget how cheap + delicious it is! Poor little tofu–it’s a little homely looking, I suppose 😉
Kristin at MommyPage says
I would love to try making your tofu dish! It looks so healthy and green. I haven’t thought of cooking tofu and vegetables with safflower oil. Thank you for the idea!
Chantal says
Catching up on posts here – wow, I haven’t thought about Island of the Blue Dolphins in a long time!