10 Fresh and Summery Coconut-Based Veggie Entrees! – One Green Planet

Who says coconut is exclusive to desserts only? Coconut can be used in a variety of delicious, nutritious, and unique ways, including in entrees for the summer! Check out these 10 fresh and summery coconut dishes that we can’t wait to try, all from our Food Monster App!

1. Tofu and Coconut Bacon Caesar Sub

For an elevated sandwich recipe, you’ll love this Tofu and Coconut Bacon Caesar Sub!  If you’re not one for bread or don’t fancy risking Caesar sauce dripping onto your work clothes, try compiling the fillings into a salad.

2. Goan Sorak Curry: Spiced and Tangy Coconut Curry

For a warming dinner, try making a Goan Sorak Curry: Spiced and Tangy Coconut Curry! You’ll fall in love with its rich flavors. Add some steamed rice and you’re set for dinner time.

3. Vegetable Coconut Curry

This filling Vegetable Coconut Curry will delight your taste buds!  It a great option if you’re looking for a quick dinner that’s going to require minimum effort.

4. Crispy Coconut Tofu With Bok Choy

You can’t really go wrong with tofu and this Crispy Coconut Tofu With Bok Choy is another great option. It’s crispy, sweet from the coconut flour and coconut rice, and also spicy from the Sriracha!

5. Curry and Coconut Potatoes With Cashews and Peas

This gorgeous and saucy Curry and Coconut Potatoes With Cashews and Peas is the total package! What is not to love? Plus this dish is affordable, easy to make, and absolutely delightful to eat.

6. Toasted Coconut and Green Mango Salad

For a lighter coconut-based dinner option, make this Toasted Coconut and Green Mango Salad. Serve with grilled eggplant and white rice.

7. Creamy Plantain Stew

This Creamy Plantain Stew is so satisfying and comforting, you’ll be coming back for seconds in no time.

8. Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Curry With Crispy Tofu

This Roasted Pumpkin Coconut Curry With Crispy Tofu is the perfect dinner option! This dish is a gorgeous medley of seasonal vegetables with spicy coconut curry.

9. Turmeric Tofu Cashew Curry

For something with a bit of a kick, try this Turmeric Tofu Cashew Curry. The cashews on top provide the perfect crunch to the silky smooth texture of this curry.

10. Creamy Thai Pumpkin Coconut Lo Mein

This Creamy Thai Pumpkin Coconut Lo Mein is combined with rich coconut, giving this dish a full-bodied flavor that will leave you wanting more.

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Reducing your meat intake and incorporating more plant-based foods into your diet is known to Support various health benefits, including reducing chronic inflammation, improving heart health, enhancing mental well-being, achieving fitness goals, meeting nutritional needs, managing allergies, and promoting gut health, among others. Dairy consumption also has been linked to many health problems, including acne, hormonal imbalance, cancer,  prostate cancer, and has many side effects.

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