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Apricot Mint Couscous with Baked Harissa Tofu
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

This flavorful mint couscous is studded with sweet dried apricots, crunchy almonds and spicy harissa baked tofu.

Course: Entree
Cuisine: American, Moroccan
Servings: 4
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
For the Baked Harissa Tofu
  • 1 lb. extra firm tofu drained, pressed at least 15 minutes and cut into ½ inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp. harissa
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • dash salt
For the Couscous
  • 1-10 oz. package couscous about 1 ½ cups
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ¼ tsp. salt
  • ¼ tsp. pepper
  • ½ cup dried apricots finely chopped
  • ¼ cup sliced or slivered almonds
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 2 scallions chopped
  • extra harissa for topping
Instructions
Make the Baked Harissa Tofu
  1. Preheat oven to 400°. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Stir together harissa, lemon juice, olive oil and salt in a small bowl.
  3. Arrange tofu cubes in a single layer on baking sheet. Brush with half of harissa mixture. Bake 20 minutes, gently turn and brush with other half of harissa mixture. Bake another 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
Make the Couscous
  1. Prepare couscous according to package directions. Stir in lemon juice, olive oil, maple syrup, garlic, salt, pepper, apricots, almonds, mint and scallions. Stir in baked tofu.
  2. Divide onto plates and serve with extra harissa.