My Favorite Vegan Saag Paneer Recipe

A creamy, aromatic vegan take on classic saag paneer, featuring tofu cubes in a rich coconut milk and spinach curry sauce spiced with garam masala, turmeric, and red curry.

indian
vegan

Nutrition

Provides plant-based protein from tofu and nutritional yeast, healthy fats from coconut milk and oil, vitamins and minerals from spinach and tomatoes, and anti-inflammatory spices.

19% of daily energy
22 g
Carbs
28 g
Total fat
13 g
Protein
Dairy FreeEgg FreeGluten FreeHigh FibreHigh ProteinNutritiousPeanut FreeShellfish FreeVeganVegetarian

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.


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My Favorite Vegan Saag Paneer Recipe

Live Simply Natural (Vanessa Cassani)

4

servings

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per serve

0

minutes

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Ingredients
Coconut Oil
1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
Onion
1 large Onion
Tomatoes
2 Tomatoes
Sun-dried Tomatoes
0.25 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes
Nutritional Yeast
1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
Coconut Milk
1 can Coconut Milk or 1.5 cups coconut milk
Red Curry
1 tablespoon Red Curry
Cumin
1 teaspoon Cumin
Ginger
1 teaspoon Ginger or 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 2 garlic cloves
Turmeric
1 teaspoon Turmeric
Garam Masala
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
Fresh Spinach
3 cup Fresh Spinach or 2 cups frozen spinach (rinsed)
Extra Firm Tofu
1 pound Extra Firm Tofu drained and pressed at least 20 minutes, and cut into 1 inch cubes; optional

Equipment
Large skillet

Large skillet

High speed blender or food processor

High speed blender or food processor

Knife

Knife

Cutting board

Cutting board

Spatula or wooden spoon

Spatula or wooden spoon

Can Opener

Can Opener


Instructions
1
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Added chopped onions, cumin and red curry. Sauté until it becomes a thick paste.
2
In a high speed blender or food processor, combined ginger, garlic, turmeric, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and nutritional yeast in food processor. Blend or pulse until smooth consistency.
3
Add tomato sauce, garam masala, and salt into your skillet. Stir a few times to mix everything up. Reduce heat to medium and allow to simmer about 8 minutes, until most of the liquid has cooked off.
4
Add coconut milk, and spinach. Allow it to simmer for another 2 minutes. Mixture should be thick and creamy.
5
Serve with rice, cauliflower rice and/or naan.
My Favorite Vegan Saag Paneer Recipe

My Favorite Vegan Saag Paneer Recipe

Live Simply Natural (Vanessa Cassani)

4

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

A creamy, aromatic vegan take on classic saag paneer, featuring tofu cubes in a rich coconut milk and spinach curry sauce spiced with garam masala, turmeric, and red curry.

indian
vegan
Log in to Tasty Bites to save this recipe to your personal digital cookbook.
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Ingredients
Coconut Oil
1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
Onion
1 large Onion
Tomatoes
2 Tomatoes
Sun-dried Tomatoes
0.25 cup Sun-dried Tomatoes
Nutritional Yeast
1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
Coconut Milk
1 can Coconut Milk or 1.5 cups coconut milk
Red Curry
1 tablespoon Red Curry
Cumin
1 teaspoon Cumin
Ginger
1 teaspoon Ginger or 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or 2 garlic cloves
Turmeric
1 teaspoon Turmeric
Garam Masala
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
Fresh Spinach
3 cup Fresh Spinach or 2 cups frozen spinach (rinsed)
Extra Firm Tofu
1 pound Extra Firm Tofu drained and pressed at least 20 minutes, and cut into 1 inch cubes; optional

Equipment
Large skillet

Large skillet

High speed blender or food processor

High speed blender or food processor

Knife

Knife

Cutting board

Cutting board

Spatula or wooden spoon

Spatula or wooden spoon

Can Opener

Can Opener


Instructions
1
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Added chopped onions, cumin and red curry. Sauté until it becomes a thick paste.
2
In a high speed blender or food processor, combined ginger, garlic, turmeric, tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, and nutritional yeast in food processor. Blend or pulse until smooth consistency.
3
Add tomato sauce, garam masala, and salt into your skillet. Stir a few times to mix everything up. Reduce heat to medium and allow to simmer about 8 minutes, until most of the liquid has cooked off.
4
Add coconut milk, and spinach. Allow it to simmer for another 2 minutes. Mixture should be thick and creamy.
5
Serve with rice, cauliflower rice and/or naan.

dinnercurrylunchveganvegetarianmain courseone potstovetop

Nutrition

Provides plant-based protein from tofu and nutritional yeast, healthy fats from coconut milk and oil, vitamins and minerals from spinach and tomatoes, and anti-inflammatory spices.

19% of daily energy
22 g
Carbs
28 g
Total fat
13 g
Protein
Dairy FreeEgg FreeGluten FreeHigh FibreHigh ProteinNutritiousPeanut FreeShellfish FreeVeganVegetarian

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.