Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Curry
An easy, creamy, and veggie-packed curry using Trader Joe’s Spicy Pumpkin Curry Simmer Sauce! Ready in only 20 minutes and the perfect cozy weeknight meal.
- Author: Caitlin Shoemaker
- Prep Time: 5 Minutes
- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
- 1 12.7-ounce (360 g) jar Trader Joe’s Spicy Pumpkin Curry Simmer Sauce
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, stems finely chopped and leaves divided
- 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped into bite-sized florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 pie pumpkin, peeled and diced (or sub 1 sweet potato)
- 1 16-ounce (450 g) package high protein or super firm tofu, diced
- To serve: cooked brown rice (optional)
- Warm the Sauce: If you are serving the curry with rice, prep and cook it according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, bring a large pot or sauté pan to medium-high heat. Once warm, add the curry simmer sauce, garlic, and diced cilantro stems. Fill the jar around halfway with water, close it, give it a shake, then add that liquid to the pot as well. Stir the contents of the pot together until evenly combined, then bring to a slight simmer.
- Add the Veggies: once the sauce is simmering, add in your chopped vegetables and diced tofu; Stir well. Cover and bring this mixture to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir the veggies every few minutes to ensure they are cooking evenly and that nothing sticks to the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the veggies are tender.
- Serve: warm over rice, then top with cilantro leaves. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- I recommend finely dicing your finer vegetables (cauliflower, pumpkin, etc) as they take longer to cook when in large chunks
- If you do not have access to a Trader Joe’s (or cannot find this seasonal sauce), I recommend making this One Pot Pumpkin Curry instead!
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