Vegan Palak Paneer with Tofu | Rainbow Plant Life

time 105 min
kcal 537.187 kcal
servings 4 Servings
Vegan Palak Paneer with Tofu | Rainbow Plant Life
Ingredients
  • 1 (14-ounce or 16-ounce / 400-454g) block of extra firm tofu
  • 4 teaspoons neutral-flavored oil such as grapeseed oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 8-10 ounces (225-285g) spinach washed well and tough stems removed
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup (70g) raw cashews soaked in boiling water for 1 hour (if your blender isn’t high-powered I recommend soaking in cool water overnight or for 8 hours)
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
  • 1 ¼ (300 mL) cups water
  • 2 garlic cloves peeled but left whole
  • 1.5 inch (~3.5 cm) piece of fresh ginger peeled and roughly chopped
  • 1 serrano pepper stem removed (remove seeds and membranes for a mild heat)
  • 2 small tomatoes roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or oil of choice
  • 1 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • Freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)
  • ½ tablespoon fenugreek leaves also known as kasoori methi (optional)
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice or lime juice
  • Chopped cilantro
  • White rice or Indian flatbread such as roti naan or paratha
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt

Nutrition Facts

540.687 kCal

Calories

46.85%

Calories from Carbs

12.59%

Calories from Proteins

45.14%

Calories from Fats

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Macronutrients
Amount
DV%
Total Carbohydrates
63.328g
23%
Dietary Fibre
7.262g
26%
Sugar
3.89g
8%
Starch
NA
0%
Total Fat
27.12g
35%
Saturated Fat
6.556g
33%
Monounsaturated Fat
NA
0%
Polyunsaturated Fat
NA
0%
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
0.154g
12%
Omega-6 Fatty Acids
NA
0%
Cholesterol
NA
0%
Protein
17.013g
34%
Water
NA
0%
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Vitamins
Amount
DV%
Vitamin C
22.514mg
25%
Vitamin A
314.918µg
35%
Thiamine (Vitamin B1)
1.121mg
93%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
1.008mg
78%
Niacin (Vitamin B3)
6.489mg
41%
Pantothenic
1.047mg
21%
Vitamin B6
1.418mg
83%
Biotin
NA
0%
Folate (Vitamin B9)
106.468µg
27%
Vitamin B12
1.875µg
78%
Vitamin B-12 Added
NA
0%
Vitamin D
NA
0%
Vitamin E
3.191mg
21%
Vitamin K
296.401µg
247%
Cholin
24.474mg
4%
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Minerals (Elements)
Amount
DV%
Calcium
205.074mg
16%
Iron
7.797mg
43%
Magnesium
198.697mg
47%
Potassium
837.961mg
18%
Copper
1.159mg
129%
Zinc
3.734mg
34%
Phosphorus
354.055mg
28%
Selenium
19.218µg
35%
Sodium
4189.154mg
182%
Iodine
NA
0%
Molybdenum
NA
0%
Manganese
2.125mg
92%

The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in the selected serving of food contributes to a daily diet. The %DV are based on an adult 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.