Ingredients

  • 2 tsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 large shallots, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro stems, plus 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • 2 Tbs. yellow or red Thai curry paste
  • 1 tsp. curry powder
  • 1 tsp. ground turmeric
  • 1 15-oz. can light coconut milk
  • 3/4 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tsp. light brown sugar
  • 1 12-oz. pkg. firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 5 oz. dry fettuccine
  • 5 cups broccoli florets
  • 6 lime wedges, for garnish

Method

  • Heat oil in medium pot over medium-high heat.
  • Saute shallots in oil 2 minutes.
  • Add cilantro stems, curry paste, curry powder, and turmeric; cook 1 minute.
  • Stir in coconut milk, broth, and brown sugar, and bring to a simmer.
  • Reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes, then stir in tofu.
  • Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Cook fettuccine in large pot of boiling salted water according to package directions.
  • Add broccoli to pot for last 2 minutes of cooking time.
  • Drain, and add to tofu-curry mixture.
  • Mix well, and serve with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.