Name: Szechuan Tofu and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
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)

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Szechuan Tofu and Green Bean Stir-Fry

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Main Course

Servings

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

Saturated Fat

Trans Fat

Sodium

637

Potassium

476

Carbohydrates

Fiber

Sugar

Protein

Vitamin A

857

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Keyword Ginger, Balsamic Vinegar, Corn Starch, Garlic, Tomato Paste, Vegetarian, Canola Oil, Vegan, Szechuan, Tofu, Green Beans, Soy Sauce, Sugar, Garlic Cloves, Red Pepper Flakes