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