Vegan Apricot-Glazed Tofu & Rice Bowls

🥘 Ingredients

• apricot jam
  2 tbsp
• black pepper
  1 tsp
• cashews
  ¼ cup
• cooking oil
  2 tbsp
• fry seasoning
  1 unit
• garlic
  2 cloves
• ginger
  1 tbsp
• green beans
  2 c
• jasmine rice
  ½ cup
• rice wine vinegar
  1 tbsp
• salt
  1 tsp
• scallions
  2 stalks
• sesame seeds
  1 tbsp
• soy sauce
  2 tbsp
• sugar
  1 tsp
• tofu
  12 oz

🍳 Cookware

• small pot
• baking sheet
• large bowl
• large pan

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   jasmine rice green beans tofu fry seasoning rice wine vinegar apricot jam soy sauce garlic ginger scallions sesame seeds cashews cooking oil sugar salt black pepper

   jasmine rice: ½ cup, green beans: 2 c, tofu: 12 oz, fry seasoning: 1 unit, rice wine vinegar: 1 tbsp, apricot jam: 2 tbsp, soy sauce: 2 tbsp, garlic: 2 cloves, ginger: 1 tbsp, scallions: 2 stalks, sesame seeds: 1 tbsp, cashews: ¼ cup, cooking oil: 2 tbsp, sugar: 1 tsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
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   Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a small pot , combine jasmine rice, 1¼%cup water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender ⏱️ 15 minutes . Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
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   Meanwhile, wash and dry all produce. Trim green beans if necessary. Peel and mince or grate ginger. Peel and mince or grate garlic. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens. Open and drain tofu; press out excess water with paper towels. Halve crosswise, then stand tofu upright and halve vertically. Lay flat and cut into ¾-inch cubes; season all over with salt and black pepper.
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   Toss green beans on a baking sheet with a drizzle of cooking oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on top rack until tender and browned ⏱️ 12 minutes .
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   Meanwhile, in a large bowl , whisk together ginger, garlic, scallion whites, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, apricot jam, fry seasoning, ½%cup water, and sugar. Do not worry if the glaze is not smooth; it will come together when cooked.
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   Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until lightly browned on one side ⏱️ 2 minutes . Flip tofu, then stir in apricot glaze. Cook, stirring occasionally, until glaze has thickened and tofu is evenly coated ⏱️ 2 minutes .
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   Fluff rice with a fork and divide between shallow bowls. Top rice with apricot-glazed tofu and green beans in separate sections. Sprinkle everything with sesame seeds, cashews, and scallion greens. Serve.