Vegan Harissa Apricot-Glazed Tofu

Vegan Harissa Apricot-Glazed Tofu

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🥘 Ingredients

  • Israeli couscous
    1 c
  • apricot jam
    2 tbsp
  • black pepper
    1 unit
  • cilantro
    1 unit
  • cooking oil
    2 tbsp
  • cornstarch
    2 tbsp
  • green beans
    10 oz
  • harissa powder
    ¼ tsp
  • lemon
    1 unit
  • olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • pistachios
    1 oz
  • salt
    1 unit
  • tofu
    10 oz
  • veggie stock concentrate
    2 unit

🍳 Cookware

  • baking sheet
  • small pot
  • medium bowl
  • large pan
  1. 1
    Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 450°F. Wash and dry produce. Trim green beans if necessary. Zest and quarter lemon . Finely chop cilantro . Roughly chop pistachios .
    green beans: 10 oz, lemon: 1 unit, cilantro: 1 unit, pistachios: 1 oz
  2. 2
    Toss green beans on a baking sheet with a drizzle of cooking oil and a pinch of salt and black pepper . Roast on top rack until browned and tender ⏱️ 15 minutes .
    cooking oil: 2 tbsp, salt: 1 unit, black pepper: 1 unit
  3. 3
    In a small pot , combine Israeli couscous , half the veggie stock concentrate , ¾%cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low; cook until tender ⏱️ 7 minutes . Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
    Israeli couscous: 1 c, veggie stock concentrate: 2 unit
  4. 4
    While couscous cooks, pat tofu dry with paper towels; dice into ½-inch cubes. In a medium bowl , toss tofu with cornstarch ; season generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan , preferably nonstick, over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and crispy ⏱️ 4 minutes .
    tofu: 10 oz, cornstarch: 2 tbsp
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to low; stir in apricot jam , remaining veggie stock concentrate, ⅓%cup water, ¼%tsp harissa powder , and a squeeze of lemon juice. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened ⏱️ 2 minutes . Remove from heat; season with salt and pepper to taste.
    apricot jam: 2 tbsp, harissa powder: ¼ tsp
  6. 6
    Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in cilantro, lemon zest, juice from half a lemon, 1%tbsp olive oil , and a pinch of salt.
    olive oil: 1 tbsp
  7. 7
    Divide couscous, tofu, and green beans between bowls. Sprinkle with pistachios and serve with any remaining lemon wedges on the side.