Ginger Tofu and Green Bean Stir-Fry

Ginger Tofu and Green Bean Stir-Fry

Golden pan-seared tofu and snappy green beans tossed in a bright ginger-garlic sauce with edamame for extra protein — a fast, low-carb dinner that satisfies without weighing you down.

Total
30 min
Serves
2

Golden pan-seared tofu and snappy green beans tossed in a bright ginger-garlic sauce with edamame for extra protein — a fast, low-carb dinner that satisfies without weighing you down.

Ingredients

  • 12 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 2 cup green beans, trimmed
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 2 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 stalk scallion, sliced
  • 1 small red chili, sliced

Instructions

  1. Pat the tofu cubes very dry and toss with the cornstarch until lightly coated — this is what gives them a crisp shell. Whisk the tamari, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl to make the sauce.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the tofu in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 3 minutes, then turn and cook until golden and crisp on most sides, about 5 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Add the green beans to the hot pan with 2 tbsp water, cover, and steam-fry for 3 minutes until bright green and just tender-crisp. Uncover and add the edamame, ginger, garlic, and chili; stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  4. Return the tofu to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and glosses everything. Scatter with scallions and serve hot.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
418
Protein
33 g
Fat
23 g
Carbs
18 g

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