Maple-Soy Glazed Tofu with Roasted Carrots and Toasted Sesame Rice
This gluten-free, protein-packed tofu dish features crispy air-fried tofu glazed with a maple-soy sauce, paired with tender roasted carrots and fragrant toasted sesame rice. It's a wholesome, satisfying meal that's easy to prepare in under 30 minutes using your air fryer.
- 16 oz extra firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 cups baby carrots, halved lengthwise
- 3 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
- 3 tbsp gluten-free tamari or soy sauce
- 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
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Instructions
Preheat the air fryer to 400°F. In a bowl, toss tofu cubes with 1 tablespoon tamari, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and garlic powder. Spray air fryer basket with olive oil.
🌡️ 400°FPlace tofu cubes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 10 minutes, shaking halfway through, until golden and crisp.
⏱️ 10 minutes 🌡️ 400°FWhile tofu cooks, toss carrots with 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 1 tablespoon tamari, and black pepper. Add carrots to air fryer basket and cook alongside tofu for 10 minutes, shaking halfway.
⏱️ 10 minutes 🌡️ 400°FIn a small bowl, whisk remaining 1 tablespoon tamari, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, and rice vinegar. Drizzle over cooked tofu and carrots, tossing to glaze.
⏱️ 2 minutesTo serve, divide cooked rice among bowls. Top with glazed tofu and roasted carrots. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and scallions.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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