Sticky & Spicy Garlic Harissa Tofu

Name: Sticky & Spicy Garlic Harissa Tofu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: - 1/4 Cup Tahini; - Juice of Half a Lemon; - 2 Heaped Tbsp Harissa Paste; - 1 Tbsp Rice Malt Syrup; - 1/3 Cup Water; - 1 Tsp Chilli Flakes; - Pinch of Salt and Pepper; - 500g Tofu (Pressed & Diced); - 3 Tbsp Cornstarch (or Arrowroot Flour); - 1 Clove Garlic (Finely Diced); - 1 Tbsp Olive Oil; - 1 Cup Israeli Couscous; - 2 Tbsp Parsley (Chopped); - 2 Tbsp Sesame Seeds

6 steps

Prep:5minCook:5min

Tofu doesn’t have to be boring, hard or time-consuming to make! This sticky garlic harissa tofu is packed full of spice and flavour from the harissa and takes under 10 minutes.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:45:57 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories597.9 kcal (30%)

Total Fat26.8 g (38%)

Carbs67.5 g (26%)

Sugars4.7 g (5%)

Protein26 g (52%)

Sodium482.5 mg (24%)

Fiber10.3 g (37%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

3 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Boil water in a saucepan and cook the couscous according to package instructions. Set aside.

Step 2

Place tofu and cornstarch into a container, close the lid and shake until the tofu is evenly coated.

Step 3

Mix together all of the ingredients for the harissa sauce.

Step 4

Heat olive oil over medium to high heat in a fry pan and add the garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds to a minute.

Step 5

Add the tofu and fry for 1-3 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Reduce heat to low and add the harissa sauce. Stir until the tofu is well coated and remove from heat.

Step 6

To serve, fill serving bowls with the couscous and place the tofu on top. Garnish with parsley and sesame seeds. Enjoy! Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.