Sesame Tofu and Green Beans
This easy dish features hearty tofu and crisp green beans tossed in a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce, finished with crunchy sesame seeds.
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Servings: 3
Ingredients
- 16 oz extra firm tofu torn into chunks
- 100 grams green beans
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp oil
Sauce
- ½ cup water
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup
- 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Garnish
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1-3 tsp toasted sesame oil
Instructions
- Boil tofu: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add tofu chunks and simmer for 5 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to remove tofu to a colander or fine mesh sieve to drain and cool.16 oz extra firm tofu
- Blanch green beans: Bring the pot of water back to a boil, then add green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp. Drain and rinse green beans under cold water to stop them from cooking. Set aside in a colander.100 grams green beans
- Air fry tofu: Toss tofu with cornstarch and a pinch of salt and pepper. Drizzle the oil over and gently toss to coat. Spread tofu out on an air fryer basket and air fry at 390°F for 10-15 minutes until golden and crisp.3 tbsp cornstarch, pinch of salt and pepper, 1 tbsp oil
- Simmer sauce: When tofu is just about ready, add all sauce ingredients to a deep pan and bring to a simmer. Simmer 2-3 minutes until the sauce reduces and thickens a little, then turn off heat.½ cup water, 2 tbsp brown sugar or maple syrup, 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp cornstarch
- Coat tofu and green beans: Add tofu and green beans to sauce and toss until well coated.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions over, then drizzle with sesame oil to taste.2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, 1 green onion, 1-3 tsp toasted sesame oil