Szechuan Tofu and Green Bean Stir-Fry
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1/2 cup water, divided1/4 cup soy sauce1 Tbsp tomato paste2 tsp Chinkiang vinegar OR balsamic vinegar2 tsp sugar1/8-1/4 tsp crushed red pepper1 tsp plus 2 Tbsp cornstarch, divided1 pkg tofu, extra-firm tofu2 Tbsp olive oil, divided4 cups green beans, trimmed and cut in half4 cloves garlic, minced2 tsp minced fresh ginger
1. Whisk 1/4 cup water, soy sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, crushed red pepper and 1 tsp cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside. Cut tofu into 1/2-3/4" cubes and pat dry. Toss the tofu in a bowl with the remaining 2 Tbsp cornstarch to coat.
2. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and spread out accross the surface of the pan. Let cook, undisturbed for 2 minutes. Gently turn and stir. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cruspy, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 Tbsp oil to the pan. Add green beans, garlic and ginger, cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the remaining 1/4 cup water, cover and cook until the beans are crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Stir the reserved soy sauce mixture and pour it over the green beans. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Add the tofu and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute more.
Serving Size: Makes 4 1.5 cup servings
2. Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and spread out accross the surface of the pan. Let cook, undisturbed for 2 minutes. Gently turn and stir. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and cruspy, 2-3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
3. Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 Tbsp oil to the pan. Add green beans, garlic and ginger, cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the remaining 1/4 cup water, cover and cook until the beans are crisp-tender, 2-4 minutes. Stir the reserved soy sauce mixture and pour it over the green beans. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Add the tofu and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute more.
Serving Size: Makes 4 1.5 cup servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 197.3
- Total Fat: 11.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 63.9 mg
- Total Carbs: 14.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Protein: 12.3 g
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