Harissa-Glazed Tofu Bowl with Vegetable Barley & Tzatziki
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Harissa-Glazed Tofu Bowl

with Vegetable Barley & Tzatziki

40 MIN
2 Servings
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    The star of these vibrant vegetarian bowls is hearty tofu—roasted with herby za'atar then tossed in a spicy-sweet glaze—which comes together over a bed of barley studded with sautéed zucchini and onion. It's all complete with crisp marinated vegetables and a dollop of creamy tzatziki for cooling contrast.
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    This meal was designed in collaboration with nutritionists with your holistic health in mind.

    Vegetarian WW Recommended 600 Calories Or Less
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    • Calories
      590 Cals (est.)
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    Harissa-Glazed Tofu Bowl with Vegetable Barley & Tzatziki
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    • 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu
    • ½ cup Pearled Barley
    • 1 Red Onion
    • 1 Zucchini
    • 2 Persian Cucumbers
    • 4 oz Grape Tomatoes
    • 1 bunch Mint
    • ½ cup Tzatziki (Cucumber-Yogurt Sauce)
    • 1½ Tbsps Red Harissa Paste
    • 1 Tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
    • 2 Tbsps Roasted Pistachios
    • 1 Tbsp Za'atar Seasoning (Sumac, Aleppo Pepper, Sesame Seeds, Salt, Thyme & Whole Oregano)
    • 2 tsps Date Syrup
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    Press the tofu & make the glaze
    1 Press the tofu & make the glaze

    Preheat the oven to 450°F. Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Drain the tofu, then place on a paper towel-lined plate. Place several layers of paper towels on top, then place a separate heavy- bottomed pot (or pan) on top of the paper towels. Set aside to release the excess liquid at least 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the harissa paste and date syrup. Season with salt and pepper; whisk to combine.

    Cook the barley
    2 Cook the barley

    Meanwhile, add the barley to the pot of boiling water. Cook, uncovered, 28 to 30 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot.

    Roast & glaze the tofu
    3 Roast & glaze the tofu

    Line a sheet pan with foil. Using your hands, break the pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to the sheet pan; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and the za'atar. Carefully toss to coat (the pieces may crumble). Roast 24 to 26 minutes, or until slightly crispy. Carefully transfer to the bowl of glaze; toss to coat.

    Prepare the remaining ingredients
    4 Prepare the remaining ingredients

    Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve, peel, and medium dice the onion. Medium dice the zucchini. Pick the mint leaves off the stems. Roughly chop the pistachios. Halve the tomatoes. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise. In a bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, a drizzle of olive oil, and half the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

    Cook the vegetables & serve your dish
    5 Cook the vegetables & serve your dish

    In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced onion and diced zucchini in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Turn off the heat. Transfer to the pot of cooked barley. Add the remaining vinegar and stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished barley topped with the glazed tofu, marinated vegetables (including any liquid), and tzatziki. Garnish with the mint leaves (tearing just before adding) and chopped pistachios. Enjoy!  

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    Harissa-Glazed Tofu Bowl

    Press the tofu & make the glaze
    1 Press the tofu & make the glaze

    Preheat the oven to 450°F. Fill a medium pot 3/4 of the way up with salted water; cover and heat to boiling on high. Drain the tofu, then place on a paper towel-lined plate. Place several layers of paper towels on top, then place a separate heavy- bottomed pot (or pan) on top of the paper towels. Set aside to release the excess liquid at least 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the harissa paste and date syrup. Season with salt and pepper; whisk to combine.

    2 Cook the barley

    Meanwhile, add the barley to the pot of boiling water. Cook, uncovered, 28 to 30 minutes, or until tender. Turn off the heat. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot.

    Cook the barley
    Roast & glaze the tofu
    3 Roast & glaze the tofu

    Line a sheet pan with foil. Using your hands, break the pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces. Transfer to the sheet pan; drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and the za'atar. Carefully toss to coat (the pieces may crumble). Roast 24 to 26 minutes, or until slightly crispy. Carefully transfer to the bowl of glaze; toss to coat.

    4 Prepare the remaining ingredients

    Meanwhile, wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve, peel, and medium dice the onion. Medium dice the zucchini. Pick the mint leaves off the stems. Roughly chop the pistachios. Halve the tomatoes. Halve the cucumbers lengthwise; thinly slice crosswise. In a bowl, combine the halved tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, a drizzle of olive oil, and half the vinegar. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired.

    Prepare the remaining ingredients
    Cook the vegetables & serve your dish
    5 Cook the vegetables & serve your dish

    In a medium pan (nonstick, if you have one), heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced onion and diced zucchini in an even layer. Cook, without stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, 2 to 4 minutes, or until softened. Turn off the heat. Transfer to the pot of cooked barley. Add the remaining vinegar and stir to combine. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the finished barley topped with the glazed tofu, marinated vegetables (including any liquid), and tzatziki. Garnish with the mint leaves (tearing just before adding) and chopped pistachios. Enjoy!  

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