Sweet Lime Tofu with Green Beans

2012-06-16

Course: Dinner, Lunch
Skill Level: Easy

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.

Recipe Type: Entrees Tags: brown, citrus, forks over knives, green beans, lime, pepper, plant based, plant based on a budget, sour, sugar, sweet, tofu, vegan, vegetarian

Jake Conroy

Jake switched to a plant based diet in 1996 and quickly realized he had no idea how to cook. All these years later and he's still trying to figure it out...

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Nutritional Info

This information is per serving.

Cholesterol
0
Protein
17g
Calories
around 285

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