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Air-fried Tofu Lentil Coconut Curry

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

Lentil Coconut Curry

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 tbsp cumin or cumin seeds
  • 3 roma tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup green lentils
  • 1 can coconut milk reduced-fat
  • 1/2 cup water adjust as needed
  • 2 tbsp chili lime trader joe's
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp tumeric
  • 1/2 inch ginger grated

Air-fried Tofu

  • 1 block extra firm tofu cubed
  • 1/2 cup tamari gf soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup agave
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil

For Serving

  • 1 cup cilantro roughly chopped
  • 4 cups caulilfower rice

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl whisk tamari, agave, and seasme oil until blended. Add cubed firm tofu in mixing bowl and stir until cubes are evenly coated. Pour tofu cubes and reamining marinade into a ziplock back. Refridgerate for 30-minutes or overnight.
  • Add the tofu to an air-fryer and cook for 7mins on 400F. Remove from air-frier, flip tofu cubes around, place back in the air-fryer and cook for another 7 minutes. Set aside once done.
  • Add olive oil and cumin or cumin seeds to a large sauce pan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Pour in green lentils, coconut milk, water, and stir in all seasonings. Cook covered over low heat for 20-25minutes, adjusting seasonings where needed.
  • Divide cauliflower rice into your serving bowls. Slowly pour curry over then add the air-fried tofu. Serve with chopped cilantro and an optional lime wedge.