Crispy Tofu with Roasted Root Vegetables and Lemon-Garlic Tahini Sauce
This speedy air-fryer recipe features golden, crispy tofu paired with tender roasted root vegetables, all drizzled with a bright and creamy lemon-garlic tahini sauce. It's a nourishing, flavor-packed meal ready in under 20 minutes.
- 16 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and diced
- 1 cup parsnips, peeled and diced
- 1 cup sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp tahini
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
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Instructions
In a bowl, toss tofu cubes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, cornstarch, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until evenly coated.
⏱️ 1 minuteIn another bowl, toss diced carrots, parsnips, and sweet potato with remaining olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
⏱️ 1 minuteArrange tofu and vegetables in a single layer in the air-fryer basket. Air-fry at 400°F for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through.
⏱️ 12 minutes 🌡️ 400°FMeanwhile, whisk together tahini, lemon juice, minced garlic, water, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl until smooth.
⏱️ 1 minuteServe crispy tofu and roasted vegetables drizzled with lemon-garlic tahini sauce and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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