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Szechuan Tofu and Green Bean Stir-Fry

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4
Calories 180

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup Water Divided
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce Reduced sodium
  • 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 2 teaspoons Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons Sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Corn Starch plus 2 Tablespoons, divided
  • 1 package Tofu 14 ounces, extra firm, drained
  • 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil Divided
  • 4 cups Green Beans Trimmed and cut in half
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 teaspoons Ginger Fresh, minced

Equipment

  • Stovetop
  • Small Bowl
  • Large Bowl
  • Skillet

Instructions

  • Whisk ¼ cup water, soy sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Cut tofu into ½- to ¾-inch cubes and pat dry.
  • Toss the tofu in a bowl with the remaining 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch to coat.
  • Heat 1 Tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu, let cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Gently turn and stir. Continue cooking and stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 Tablespoon oil to the pan. Add green beans, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
  • Add the remaining ¼ cup water. Cover and cook until the beans are tender, 2 to 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.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Szechuan Tofu and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
180
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
1
g
Sodium
 
637
mg
28
%
Potassium
 
476
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
16
g
5
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
857
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
15
mg
18
%
Calcium
 
83
mg
8
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword Balsamic Vinegar, Canola Oil, Corn Starch, Garlic, Garlic Cloves, Ginger, Green Beans, Red Pepper Flakes, Soy Sauce, Sugar, Szechuan, Tofu, Tomato Paste, Vegan, Vegetarian