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Black Pepper Tofu & Green Beans

Crispy Black Pepper Tofu & Green Beans for a Flavorful Dinner

This Black Pepper Tofu & Green Beans stir-fry bursts with flavors and textures, making it a delightful and quick dinner option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 1 block Extra Firm Tofu Well-pressed
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For coating
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Can substitute with canola or avocado oil
  • 2 cups Chopped Green Beans Cut into halves or thirds
  • ½ cup Chopped Shallots
For the Sauce
  • ¼ cup Tamari or Soy Sauce Tamari is gluten-free
  • ¼ cup Water or Vegetable Broth Vegetable broth enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Organic Sugar Coconut sugar is a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be grated
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust according to heat preference
For Garnish (Optional)
  • ½ cup Fresh Thai Basil For garnish

Equipment

  • wok
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Paper Towels
  • Heavy Plate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Press the tofu by slicing it into cubes and placing between paper towels with a weight on top for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare the sauce by whisking tamari, water or broth, organic sugar, ground ginger, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Coat the pressed tofu with cornstarch in a mixing bowl.
  4. Heat sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat and stir-fry the tofu for 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. Add remaining sesame oil, chopped shallots, and green beans in the same wok and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
  6. Combine the crispy tofu and sauce in the wok and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  7. Serve over rice and garnish with fresh Thai basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Opt for fresh ingredients for the best flavor; pressing tofu is essential for crispiness.

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