Healthy Thai Meal Prep! 4 Vegan and Gluten-Free Recipes (Thai Yellow Curry, Papaya Salad and more)

curry paste

🥗Healthier: homemade curry paste

💰Cheaper: store-bought curry powder

Homemade paste can be healthier and fresher.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces fat content.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: vegetables

Tofu is a plant-based protein alternative.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt

Soy sauce is a vegetarian alternative.

Toss the cubed tofu in a large mixing bowl with ½ tbsp oil and a pinch of salt, then transfer to an air fryer basket. Air fry for 20 minutes until golden and slightly crispy, then set aside.

Meanwhile, heat a deep saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tbsp coconut oil and then add the yellow curry paste and garlic, and mix with a spatula until well combined into a slightly thinner paste.

Add half the can of coconut milk. Stir well, so that the paste is completely mixed with the coconut milk. Then add the remaining coconut milk, peanut butter, coconut sugar, soy sauce and stir well.

Add the red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chopped veggies and kaffir lime leaves. Bring to a moderate boil and cook for 2-3 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

Add the air fried tofu pieces, and half of the Thai Basil leaves and cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add lime juice. Taste and add salt if needed. Garnish with the remaining basil leaves, and crushed peanuts.

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