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Keto Spinach and Paneer Saag (Tofu Version) recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Spinach and Paneer Saag (Tofu Version)

A creamy and flavorful spinach dish, traditionally made with paneer cheese, is adapted for a keto and dairy-free diet using tofu and coconut cream.

15m prep + 30m cook4 servings
Contains soyDAIRY-free
250 cal|15g protein|10g carbs|18g fat|5g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Spinach
  • 1 block Firm tofu
  • 1 medium Onion
  • 1 medium Tomato
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 0.5 cup Coconut cream
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp Garam masala
  • 0.25 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tbsp Mustard oil
  • 0.5 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. 1Blanch spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, then transfer to ice water. Squeeze out excess water and roughly chop.
  2. 2Press tofu to remove excess water and cube it.
  3. 3Heat mustard oil in a pan. Sauté onion until golden brown.
  4. 4Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
  5. 5Add chopped tomato and cook until softened.
  6. 6Add turmeric powder, garam masala, and chili powder. Sauté for a minute.
  7. 7Add spinach and tofu. Cook for 5 minutes.
  8. 8Stir in coconut cream and salt. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  9. 9Serve hot with cauliflower rice or on its own.

Substitutions

PaneerTofu

Dairy-free protein

CreamCoconut cream

Dairy-free richness

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