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Black Pepper Tofu & Green Beans

Black Pepper Tofu & Green Beans: Quick Vegan Stir Fry Delight

Experience vibrant flavors with Black Pepper Tofu & Green Beans, a quick vegan stir-fry that's nutritious and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Vegan
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 1 block Firm Tofu Extra firm for crispy texture
  • 3 tablespoons Cornstarch For coating the tofu
For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil Or avocado oil as substitute
  • 2 cups Chopped Green Beans Cut into halves or thirds
  • 2 medium Shallots Finely diced
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tamari or Soy Sauce Choose tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Water or Vegetable Broth For sauce thickness
  • 1 tablespoon Organic Sugar Coconut sugar can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh grated ginger can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Thai Basil Optional garnish

Equipment

  • wok
  • Skillet

Method
 

  1. Press the firm tofu to eliminate excess moisture. Slice in half and place between towels, then add a heavy object on top for about 10 minutes.
  2. Chop green beans and finely dice shallots. Whisk together tamari, water, sugar, ginger, and black pepper in a bowl.
  3. Cut pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes and toss with cornstarch until coated.
  4. Heat sesame oil in a wok on medium-high heat. Stir-fry the coated tofu for about 10-15 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. Add remaining sesame oil, shallots, and green beans to the wok. Sauté for about 5 minutes until shallots are translucent.
  6. Return the tofu to the wok, pour the sauce over, and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring gently.
  7. Serve the stir fry over rice and garnish with fresh Thai basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Press tofu properly for a crispy texture. Don’t skip the cornstarch for crunch. Adjust sauce consistency according to preference.

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