Pan-Seared Chili-Garlic Vegan Salmon with Sautéed Spinach & Toasted Pine Nuts (Air Fryer Recipe)
This quick vegan fish-inspired dish features marinated tofu fillets, air-fried to crisp perfection with chili-garlic flavors, served alongside garlicky sautéed spinach and crunchy toasted pine nuts. A satisfying, plant-based meal ready in under 20 minutes.
- 16 oz extra-firm tofu (pressed and sliced into 4 'fillets')
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp chili-garlic sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups baby spinach
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- 0.5 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
In a shallow bowl, whisk together soy sauce, maple syrup, chili-garlic sauce, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Add tofu fillets and marinate for 5 minutes, turning once.
⏱️ 5 minutesPreheat air fryer to 400°F. Place marinated tofu fillets in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Air fry for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and slightly crisp.
⏱️ 8 minutes 🌡️ 400°FWhile tofu cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add pine nuts and toast for 1-2 minutes until golden; remove and set aside.
⏱️ 2 minutesIn the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add spinach, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 2 minutes until wilted. Drizzle with lemon juice.
⏱️ 2 minutesServe air-fried tofu 'salmon' over sautéed spinach and sprinkle with toasted pine nuts.
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Nutrition Information
Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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