SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS AND TOFU (GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN)

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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.

Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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!

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