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
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%
|
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%
|
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.