Honey Garlic Tofu with Sesame Green Beans

This is a great vegan meal to serve all your veggie friends. Delicious tofu flavored with a honey garlic sauce, served with crisp sesame green beans. This would be perfect served with a side of steamed brown rice.

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Item No. REC8822
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By Ninja Test Kitchen
  • Contains Soy
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Ninja® Air Fryer Pro XL 6-in-1
Model: AF181
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Total Time
40m
Easy
4
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu, packed in water, drained, patted dry, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 pound green beans, trimmed, cleaned
  • 1 small white onion, peeled, diced
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • kosher salt, as desired
  • ground black pepper, as desired
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/3 cup honey
  • 2 teaspoons ginger, freshly ground
  • 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Utensils needed

  • 2 Large Bowls
  • Silicone Whisk

Instructions

Step 1
In a large bowl, add tofu, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder and toss until evenly coated. Then generously spray all sides of the tofu with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2
In a separate large bowl, add green beans, onions, canola oil, salt, and pepper and toss until evenly combined.

Step 3
Install a crisper plate in both baskets. Place the tofu in a single layer in the Zone 1 basket and the green bean mixture in the Zone 2 basket. Insert both baskets in the unit.

Step 4
Select Zone 1, select AIR FRY, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 25 minutes.

Step 5
Select Zone 2, select AIR FRY, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 30 minutes. Select SMART FINISH. Press the START/PAUSE button to begin cooking.

Step 6
In a large bowl, add the soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic and whisk until evenly combined.

Step 7
When time reaches 15 minutes, select START/ PAUSE to pause cooking. Remove each basket from the unit and shake. Reinsert baskets and select START/PAUSE to resume cooking.

Step 8
When cooking is complete, toss tofu in prepared sauce. Sprinkle green beans with sesame oil and sesame seeds, then serve with honey garlic tofu.