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Thai Tofu with Courgette, Red pepper, and Lime

This Thai tofu with courgette, red pepper, and lime is a vibrant vegan dish that brings a refreshing zing to your midweek meal rotation. The combination of golden, sautéed tofu and crisp-tender vegetables provides a wonderful contrast in textures, all brought together by a creamy coconut milk sauce. Infused with fresh ginger, Thai red curry paste, and a generous amount of lime, the flavours are perfectly balanced between savoury, citrusy, and subtly sweet.

As a nutritious, plant-based dinner, this recipe is naturally high in protein and packed with colourful vegetables. It is an ideal choice for those seeking a quick and healthy homemade alternative to a takeaway. Serve this fragrant curry over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice or rice noodles to soak up the delicious coconut and basil-scented sauce.

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Ingredients for Thai Tofu with Courgette, Red pepper, and Lime

  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided

  • 1 350g package extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 450g yellow and/or green courgette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

  • 1 large red pepper, diced

  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

  • 325ml canned unsweetened coconut milk

  • 45ml (or more) fresh lime juice

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 3/4 teaspoons Thai red curry paste

  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh basil, divided

How to make Thai Tofu with Courgette, Red pepper, and Lime

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; sauté until golden, about 4 minutes. Transfer tofu to bowl. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, then courgette and pepper to skillet; sauté until beginning to soften, about 4 minutes. Return tofu to skillet. Add ginger; stir 30 seconds. Add coconut milk, 45ml lime juice, soy sauce, and curry paste; stir to dissolve curry paste. Simmer until sauce thickens, about 6 minutes. Season with salt and more lime juice, if desired. Stir in half of basil. Sprinkle with remaining basil; serve.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

Article history

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  • 17 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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    UK recipe editors

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