Ingredients
2 tablespoons coconut or olive oil
1 large onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, finely grated
3 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoon gluten-free tamari
2 ½ tablespoons red Thai curry paste
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, say or to taste.
2 (14-ounce) cans coconut milk
4 cups vegetable stock
1 ½ limes, juiced
1 cup sliced carrots
2 ½ cups chopped zucchini
8 ounces sliced mushrooms
1 cup julienned (matchstick cut) red bell pepper
1 cup diced green onion
1 ½ cups mung bean sprouts
14 ounces extra firm tofu, cubed
½ teaspoon maple syrup or agave nectar (optional)
1 cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup minced basil
Directions
1
Heat oil in a large stockpot over low heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, until softened. Add tamari, curry paste, and chili garlic sauce. Sauté 1 to 2 minutes.
2
Add coconut milk, vegetable broth, and lime juice. Bring to a low boil.
3
Add carrots to simmering broth and cook 12 to 15 minutes, until carrots are cooked through.
4
Add zucchini, mushrooms, bell pepper, green onions, 1 cup mung bean sprouts, and tofu. Cook for another 5 minutes.
5
If a touch of sweetness is desired, add maple syrup or agave nectar. Stir to incorporate.
6
Garnish with cilantro, basil, and remaining mung beans before serving.
Serves 4-6