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Glazed Tofu with pomegranate and mint

Our tested Glazed Tofu Skewers: spiced, generous, and balanced with pomegranate and mint. Serves 8 people with plenty to go around.

4.6 from 3,059 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook12 min
Serves8
LevelEasy
Free to cook
Glazed Tofu with pomegranate and mint
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the pomegranate and mint elements, and pat the tofu dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the firm tofu and glaze until it takes on colour and the edges catch, 4 to 6 minutes.

Stir in the za'atar and the rest of the pomegranate and mint flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the green beans along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Finish with the chopped mint and serve while hot.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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