Description
Why I Love It
This bowl has become symbolic of how I’m trying to care for myself now.
Not through punishment.
Not through deprivation.
Not through shrinking.
But through nourishment.
Protein for muscle recovery.
Fiber for digestion.
Healthy fats for hormones.
Color for vitality.
Warmth for the nervous system.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1/2 block extra-firm tofu, cubed
- 1/2 cup chickpeas
- 1 cup spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup purple cabbage
- 1/4 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh grated ginger
- 1 tbsp red curry paste
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Fresh cilantro
- Optional: jasmine rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant. Add tofu and allow it to brown slightly before stirring in curry paste and coconut milk.
- Add chickpeas, cabbage, and carrots and simmer for a few minutes until tender but still vibrant. Fold in spinach at the end until just wilted.
- Finish with fresh lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve over jasmine rice after harder training days or cauliflower rice when you want something lighter.
Notes
If I’m especially hungry after a hard workout or long run, I’ll serve this over jasmine rice for additional recovery carbohydrates. On lighter activity days, cauliflower rice keeps it lighter while still feeling satisfying.
You can also easily customize this bowl depending on your lifestyle and protein needs:
- Swap tofu for tempeh for an even higher protein option with a nuttier flavor.
- Edamame makes a wonderful addition for extra plant protein and texture.
- Sweet potatoes work beautifully in this bowl if you want something heartier and grounding.
- Not plant-based? This curry is also delicious with salmon or shrimp for seafood lovers looking for anti-inflammatory protein sources.
- Add extra lime, cilantro, or fresh jalapeño at the end to brighten everything up.
- If you love heat, a drizzle of chili crisp or sriracha takes it to another level.
The beautiful thing about meals like this is they don’t feel restrictive.
They feel supportive.