Sweet Lime Tofu with Green Beans
2012-06-16- Servings : 4
- Prep Time : 15m
- Cook Time : 15m
- Ready In : 30m
Cost per serving: about $1.50
I think a lot of people are turned off by the idea of tofu but there is a lot to love. The great thing about tofu is that its a good source of protein and it takes on the flavor of whatever you cook it with. So this has a sweet flavor from the brown sugar, a little sour from the lime and a little hot from the pepper. But its all good.
I’m not a huge string bean fan, but it worked well and they were cheap. But you could substitute in any veggie you had a hankering for – broccoli, asparagus, snap peas, anything would do. Mix it up a little and be creative. I also put this with some long grain brown rice, as thats my favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Green Beans, Trimmed and Halved
- 1 Fresh Lime, Squeezed
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 3/4 Teaspoon Pepper
- 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu
- 2 Tablespoons Oil
- 4 Teaspoons Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Cup Sliced Shallots
Method
Step 1
Trim and halve the green beans, and then cook until bright green (I put them in a pot of boiling water for about 3 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
Step 2
Combine the lime juice, pepper and soy sauce and mix in a small bowl.
Step 3
Cut the tofu into strips (a little bigger then the beans). Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the tofu and the brown sugar and mix until coated. Cook for about 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until tofu becomes golden brown.
Step 4
Stir in shallots and cook until translucent, for about 3 minutes. Add the green beans and cook until warm, about another 3 minutes.
Step 5
Pour in the liquid, stir to coat and cook for a couple of minutes to allow the flavor to cook in. Serve over rice, pasta, quinoa, whatevs.
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Cholesterol
0 -
Protein
17g -
Calories
around 285