Tofu Curry With Mustard Greens

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  • 1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained/patted dry, then cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 teaspoonfine sea salt, plus more as needed
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
  • 1 tablespoon chunky peanut butter
  • 14 ounces canned diced no-salt-added tomatoes, with juices
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded and minced
  • 3 cups homemade or no-salt-added vegetable broth
  • 12 ounces mustard greens, stemmed and cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, for garnish

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine the tofu, 2 teaspoons of the oil and 1/4 teaspoon of the salt in a mixing bowl. Gently toss to coat. Transfer to the baking sheet, spreading the tofu in a single layer. Roast until the tofu feels even firmer, about 30 minutes, turning the cubes over about halfway through.

Meanwhile, pour the remaining 3 tablespoons of oil into a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the mustard seeds and cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until they pop, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, cardamom, chili powder, black pepper and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt; cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Stir in the peanut butter until well incorporated, then stir in the tomatoes and their juices, jalapeño, broth, mustard greens and bay leaves. Once the mixture starts to boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes.

Gently stir in the roasted tofu and cook, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Discard the bay leaves. Taste, and season with more salt and black pepper, if desired. Serve hot, garnished with the cilantro.   6-8 servings

Adapted from “Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean and Southern Flavors Remixed,” by Bryant Terry