Vegan Lime Harissa Tofu

If you love the combination of sweet, sour, and savory, then you’ll love this recipe. Here is an easy vegan Lime Harissa Tofu recipe that incorporates some awesome Moroccan flavors into a simple and affordable dinner!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients
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1 yellow onion
3 garlic cloves
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
Limes
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp Harissa paste
1 tsp onion powder
½ cup chopped parsley
12-14 oz tofu
2 tbsp corn starch
8-10 oz spinach
rice

Pickled red onion:
1 red onion
4 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
2 tsp sugar

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Steps:

1. Chop the red onion and place them in a bowl and add the pickling ingredients along with about 1 cup of hot water. Allow this to sit for 30 minutes or more.

2. Cut tofu into cubes and toss in corn starch. Add to an air-fryer and air fry for 10 minutes, toss them, and then air fry for another 10 minutes.

3. Prepare the rice according to the instructions.

4. In a pan over medium heat, add the olive oil, yellow onion, and garlic. Then saute for 5 minutes. Then add the zest of 1 lime, and then add the lime juice, and saute for another 2-3 minutes.

5. Add all of the spices, then add the tomato and harissa paste. Stir this in thoroughly then add ¾ cup of water and stir until this has incorporated into the sauce.

6. Add the parsley, air-fried tofu, and spinach, then cook together until the spinach has wilted, and the tofu is fully coated. Approximately 5 minutes.

7. Plate in the following order: 1) Add rice to the plate, 2) Add the harissa lime tofu mixture, 3) top with pickled red onion.