Tofu Green Bean Stir Fry
This simple Green Bean & Tofu Stir Fry is easy to make, healthy, and delicious. It's vegan, gluten-free, and ready in about 20 minutes!
Servings 4
Calories 178.5kcal
Ingredients
- 4 cups green beans trimmed
- 14 oz organic firm or extra tofu in water drained and pressed (for at least 15 mins) and cut into cubes
- 1 TB extra virgin olive oil
Sauce Ingredients
- ¼ cup vegetable broth or water
- 3 TB tamari or soy sauce if not gluten-free
- 1 TB maple syrup
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 TB cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Using a saute pan or pot with a steamer basket, steam green beans for 8-10 minutes, depending on how crisp you like them.*
- Meanwhile, add oil to a nonstick pan over medium heat and cook tofu on one side for 5 minutes.
- While the tofu is cooking, whisk sauce ingredients in a bowl until smooth.
- Flip tofu and cook for another 3-5 minutes until crispy.
- Add sauce to the tofu and stir continuously until it is thickened.
- Turn off heat, add cooked green beans, and stir until incorporated.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- Feel free to blanch green beans in boiling water if you do not have a steamer.
- Tamari is a gluten free version of soy sauce. If you are avoiding soy altogether, opt for coconut aminos.
- Cornstarch can be swapped for arrowroot powder.
Nutrition
Calories: 178.5kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.75g | Protein: 13.5g | Fat: 9.6g | Fiber: 5g | Vitamin A: 1550IU | Vitamin C: 13.2mg | Calcium: 310mg | Iron: 7.7mg