Szechuan Green Beans and Tofu (Gluten-Free, Vegan) Recipe
You can also make it without tofu or use other protein, such as chicken, beef or shrimp. For more healthy gluten-free, low-GI, pesco-vegetarian recipes, please visit my blog: www.innerharmonynutrition.com.
Ingredients
- 7 1/2 ounces tofu (I used organic sprouted tofu)
- 12 ounces green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sake or 1 tablespoon water
- 1 -2 teaspoon hot chili paste
- 2 teaspoons raw sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- A few hours before cooking, place a tofu block in a bowl and put a weight on top of it to squeeze out water as much as possible.
- Cook green beans in salted boiling water for about 3 minutes.
- Transfer beans to a colander and run cold water. Cut them in half.
- Dice tofu into 1/2 inch cubes.
- In a small bowl, mix tamari soy sauce, sake or 1 Tbsp water, chili paste, and sugar to make a sauce. Set aside.
- In a sauté pan, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic and ginger for a minute.
- Add beans and tofu and sauté until heated.
- Add the sauce and sauté until the sauce is bubbly.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Infuse love and serve!
Add Your Own Notes
Nutrition
Serving: 159gCalories: 150.5kcalCarbohydrates: 14.5gProtein: 8.2gFat: 7.5gSaturated Fat: 1.1gSodium: 725mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 7.3g
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