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Tofu Tikka Masala

Tofu Tikka Masala is the perfect meal to make when you crave Indian food.  Creamy tomato sauce with Indian spices, mixed with crispy tofu and spinach is Indian comfort food in a bowl.  Decadent flavors and healthy. 
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Total Time 55 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 14 Ounces Firm Tofu
  • ½ Medium White Onion
  • 1 Red Bell Pepper, Seeds Removed
  • 2 Cloves Garlic
  • 1 Teaspoon Ginger Paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Light Brown Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Garam Masala
  • 1 Teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 Tablespoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 Teaspoon Cayenne Pepper, (Omit to make less spicy)
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 28 Ounces Canned Whole Peeled Tomatoes
  • ½ Cup Water
  • 2 Cups Fresh Baby Spinach
  • 1 Cup Canned Light Coconut Milk
  • ½ Cup Fat Free Greek Yogurt
  • Chopped Cilantro, For garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425°.
  • Lay tofu on a plate and place paper towels on top.
  • Place heavy pot on top of paper towel to squeeze out excess liquid from tofu. Let sit 10 minutes.
  • Dice onion, bell pepper, and garlic and set aside.
  • Dice tofu into ½ inch cubes.
  • Line baking sheet with parchment paper and spread tofu in even layer on sheet.
  • Bake in oven for 25 minutes.
  • While tofu is baking, heat large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add oil.
  • Sauté diced onion and bell pepper for 10 minutes. Add garlic and sauté 1 minute.
  • Add tomato paste, ginger paste, garam masala, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt. Mix will and cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes and water. Bring to a boil and reduce to simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Break up the tomatoes a bit with a large wooden spoon to your desired thickness.
  • Add spinach and cook for a few minutes until spinach has wilted.
  • Add in coconut milk, yogurt, and tofu. Simmer for about 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with cilantro and serve over basmati or brown rice.

Notes

Rice is not include in the nutrition or Weight Watchers SmartPoints calculation.
Nutrition is based on the Weight Watchers Freestyle Program guidelines. Nutrition calculated using Weight Watchers calculator.
NUTRITION: Serves 4, 1 Cup Per Serving- (3 SmartPoints Per Serving) CALORIES: 51 FAT: 3.5 SATURATED FAT: 2 CARBS: 5 FIBER: 0 SUGARS: 3.7 PROTEIN: 0.4