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