I love a quick meal when I’m not really in the mood to cook. Don’t get me wrong, I love to cook. But I have to be in the mood to really enjoy it.
This was not the case last night. I got home late, was trying to get the munchkin ready for bed and had a million things going on other than dinner.
I finally looked up at the clock and realized it would only be a matter of minutes until my hungry husband arrived home from work.
So, I took a deep breath and went to look at what was in my fridge.
The wheels in my head started turning. Suddenly, Indian food sounded good. I love anything with curry and garam masala. Two FABULOUS spices, especially when used together.
So I grabbed some veggies out of the freezer, tofu out of the fridge and came up with this little concoction. I must say, I was kinda proud of myself.
But before I get a big head on my shoulders, I’ll post the recipe for you to try. Please come back and either inflate my ego or crush it. I’m up for anything. I just want to know if I’m the only one who thinks this dish rocks (My husband loved it, but he doesn’t count. He HAS to say he loves everything I cook – grin).
(Makes approximately 7 servings)
Ingredients
1 package tofu
1/2 package frozen spinach
1/2 package frozen peas
1 package fresh edamame beans
2 cans (14 oz. ea) light coconut milk
3 tsp. curry
3 tsp. garam masala
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. onion powder
1 tbsp. cumin
1 package pasta (I used organic brown rice pasta)
Directions
Step 1 – Cook your pasta according to package directions.
Step 2 – Place all other ingredients in a big pot, stir and heat thoroughly.
Step 3 – Pour your curry sauce over your pasta and add salt and pepper to taste.
See, told you it was quick and easy!
Nutritional Content
1 serving = 1 cup
Calories: 245
Total Fat: 9 gm
Saturated Fats: 3 gm
Trans Fats: 0 gm
Cholesterol: 0 gm
Sodium: 69 mg
Carbohydrates: 31 gm
Dietary fiber: 7 gm
Sugars: 2 gm
Protein: 14 gm
Estimated Glycemic Load: 13
Nutritional Information estimated at Nutritiondata.com. Data may not be accurate.
Munchkin Helpers:
If you have little ones, here’s how they can help (With close supervision, of course).
I gotta be honest, this is one of those quick meals I just had to whip up in a hurry and my little guy did not get the chance to help. But if you want to include the kids, they could certainly help put all the ingredients into a cold pot.
Caution: Any time a child is in the kitchen, they will require close supervision. Munchkin Helpers suggestions should be applied with common sense to your own child, taking their own capabilities into account. Do not assume that because it says here that your child can do something, that they can, in fact do it. Please use common sense when in the kitchen with your child(ren).
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