Alper Sarikaya — Tofu Coconut Curry

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sesame oil , toasted
• 1 block tofu , firm, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small yellow onion , finely diced
• 2 medium carrots , cut into diagnoal rounds
• 3 cloves garlic , finely sliced
• 1 tbsp curry powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric , ground
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 3 C vegetable broth
• 1/2 C quinoa
• 1 can chickpeas , drained and rinsed
• 1 14.5 oz can coconut milk
• 1 bunch kale , chopped
• salt , to taste
• black pepper , to taste
• 1 tbsp olive oil , for serving
• 1/2-1 lemon
• 1/4 C cilantro , fresh, chopped
• pinch of red pepper flakes