Green beans and tofu is a delicious and healthy dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. Tofu is a versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes, and it is a good source of protein, iron, and calcium. Green beans are a good source of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. When combined, these two ingredients make a dish that is both nutritious and delicious. If you are looking for a healthy and easy-to-make dish, then green beans and tofu is a great option.
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TOFU AND GREEN BEANS WITH CHILE CRISP
I love to cook with chile crisp, a fiery hot-pepper condiment born in the Sichuan Province of China that generally relies on fried shallots and garlic for texture, and on any number of umami-rich special ingredients for distinction and oomph. It's magical: a boon to noodle soups and kitchen-sink stir-fries, to eggs and cucumbers, to plain steamed fish. Here, I use it as the base of a marinade and topping for baked tofu and green beans, with black vinegar, a little sesame oil, a wisp of honey, minced garlic and ginger, along with scallions and cilantro. But you could use the mixture on a mitten and have a very nice meal.
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, easy, weeknight, one pot, roasts, vegetables, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a baking dish or casserole, whisk together the chile crisp, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, scallions and cilantro.
- Add the tofu slices to the dish, and coat them with the sauce, then allow to marinate for as long as it takes to heat the oven and trim the green beans.
- Add the green beans to a large sheet pan, then drizzle the neutral oil on top and toss to coat. Slide the green beans to the sides of the pan, and arrange the slices of tofu in an even layer in the center of the pan. Pour remaining marinade over the tofu, and place in oven.
- Roast until the green beans start to blister, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately with rice and extra chile crisp on the side.
SEARED TOFU WITH WITH GREEN BEANS AND ASIAN COCONUT SAUCE
Categories Milk/Cream Ginger Sauté Vegetarian Quick & Easy Cashew Tofu Green Bean Bell Pepper Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Halve tofu lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and pat dry well. Put 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a wide shallow dish, then add tofu, turning to coat, and let stand 10 minutes. Pat tofu dry.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then add tofu in 1 layer and cook, turning over once, until tofu is browned, about 6 minutes total. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a large plate, reserving oil in skillet.
- Add garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to skillet and sauté, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beans, bell pepper, and salt and sauté, stirring, 1 minute.
- Stir in coconut milk and remaining tablespoon soy sauce and bring to a boil, then boil, uncovered, until beans are tender, about 6 minutes. Transfer vegetables using a slotted spoon to plate with tofu.
- Simmer sauce until thickened slightly and reduced to about 3/4 cup, about 2 minutes. Stir in lime juice and pour sauce over vegetables and tofu. Sprinkle with cashews.
BAKED TOFU AND GREEN BEANS WITH SPICY RHUBARB SAUCE
Oven-baked tangy tofu and green beans topped with a spicy, zesty rhubarb sauce. Serve over basmati rice or soba noodles as you desire. This recipe uses coconut aminos and leaves out salt to reduce the amount of sodium, but it doesn't scrimp on flavor.
Provided by Buckwheat Queen
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein Tofu
Time 1h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Whisk green onions, 1 tablespoon black vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, coriander, ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
- Slice the tofu into bite-sized pieces. Place in a shallow baking pan. Add the green beans. Pour the sauce over everything. Allow to sit to marinate.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Combine rhubarb and jalapeno in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Add coconut sugar, coconut aminos, remaining 1 tablespoon black vinegar, fresh ginger, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Mix together. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Turn the heat to medium. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer until the rhubarb and the jalapeno are soft, about 15 minutes.
- Cover the tofu and green beans with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven until the green beans are tender to a fork, about 30 minutes.
- Uncover and remove the green beans. Set them aside to keep warm. Put the tofu back into the oven, uncovered, until the sauce is bubbly and has reduced, another 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, roast the cashews by putting them onto a small oven-proof dish and roast while the tofu is baking. Roast until browned, about 10 minutes. When cool to touch, chop the cashews. Serve the tofu and beans topped with the rhubarb sauce, chopped cashews, and a lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.8 calories, Carbohydrate 35.5 g, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 6.4 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 161.4 mg, Sugar 20.9 g
SZECHUAN GREEN BEANS AND TOFU (GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN)
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
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!
COCONUT CURRIED TOFU WITH GREEN BEANS AND COCONUT RICE
This is the no-fuss curry recipe for 'quick and easy' cooks out there. The rice is simple yet sweet and flavorful and the tofu with green beans will satisfy even the pickiest eaters.
Provided by KMakoto
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 35m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour water, 1/2 cup coconut milk, and rice into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden-brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. When browned, stir in green beans, curry powder, and 1/4 cup of coconut milk. Simmer until the green beans are tender, then serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 848.7 calories, Carbohydrate 90.5 g, Cholesterol 5.4 mg, Fat 46.4 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 34.6 g, Sodium 63.4 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
SPICY STIR-FRIED TOFU WITH CORN, GREEN BEANS AND CILANTRO
Few dishes are as simple as the stir-fry, which just requires some chopping, a few seasonings and a blistering hot pan. This sweet and spicy stir-fry is a light meatless meal, loaded with fresh green beans, corn and tofu. Ginger, garlic and jalapeño provide a little heat.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, weekday, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut the tofu into 1/4-inch matchsticks, and place them on paper towels. Place another paper towel on top, and prepare the remaining ingredients.
- In a small bowl or measuring cup, combine the soy sauce, rice wine or sherry, and the sesame oil. Combine the salt, pepper and sugar in another small bowl. Have all the ingredients within arm's length of your pan.
- Bring a medium saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil, add the green beans and blanch one minute. Transfer the beans to a bowl of cold water, drain and dry on a kitchen towel.
- Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates from the surface within a second or two. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the sides of the pan and tilt the pan to distribute. Add the tofu. Stir-fry one to two minutes until it begins to color. Add the garlic, ginger and jalapeño, and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds.
- Add the remaining oil and then the green beans, corn and scallions. Stir-fry for one minute. Add the salt, pepper and sugar, and toss together. Add the soy sauce mixture. Cover and cook 30 seconds. Uncover, add the cilantro and stir-fry for another 30 seconds to a minute until the green beans are crisp tender. Remove from the heat and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 257, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 17 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 435 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
CURRIED TOFU AND GREEN BEANS
This recipe has become a favorite in our test kitchen, especially among those of us who were unfamiliar with (or unaware of the many ways of preparing) tofu.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Halve tofu horizontally and then crosswise to make 4 rectangles. Cut each rectangle into 2 triangles. Press tofu as directed on page 111.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large (12-inch) nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tofu, turning once, until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining tablespoon oil, onion, and curry powder. Season generously with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Add half-and-half and 1/2 cup water; bring to a gentle simmer. Add tofu and green beans. Cover; cook until beans are bright green, about 2 minutes. Uncover; add tomatoes. Cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve over rice.
GREEN BEANS WITH TOFU AND TAHINI DRESSING
In Japan this is known as "shira-ae" and is made with ground roasted white sesame seeds. I have subbed tahini for that! Super delicious, amazing umami, and sooo good for you!
Provided by Diana71
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Green Beans
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, allow to cool slightly, and slice on the diagonal. Transfer to a bowl.
- Mash tofu with a fork as much as possible. Mix in tahini and miso paste. Season with soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Blend with an immersion blender until it is the consistency of yogurt.
- Pour dressing over green beans and mix to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 313 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
GREEN BEANS AND TOFU
Green beans and tofu are a great vegetarian, protein-rich meal that is easy to make.
Provided by Ursel
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein Tofu
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine tofu, 1/4 cup olive oil, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl and marinate for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil, add beans, and cook until tender yet firm to the bite, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain.
- Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Add beans and season with salt, pepper, and seasoned salt. Mix well and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 284.7 mg, Sugar 2 g
STIR-FRIED EGGPLANT AND GREEN BEANS WITH TOFU AND CHILI-GARLIC SAUCE
Steps:
- Put cubed eggplant in bowl and salt generously. Set aside. Brown ground pork. Heat 1 T olive oil in large non-stick skillet. Add green beans and stir-fry until coated, about 30 seconds. Add 2 T water to skillet, cover, and cook until beans are almost crisp-tender and water evaporates, about 2 minutes. Transfer green beans to a bowl. Use paper towels to dry moisture from eggplant. Put in grill basket and spray with olive oil spray (over sink). Grill outside until browned in some spots and softened. Spray large non-stick pan with olive oil. Add eggplant and stir-fry until tender about 1 minute. Add scallions and stir-fry until scallions are fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return green beans to skillet; add tofu and browned pork and stir-fry until heated through, about 2 minutes. Mix chili-garlic sauce and 4 T water in a small bowl. Pour into skillet and stir-fry vegetables and tofu gently until lightly coated, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt. Serve on rice.
TOFU AND GREEN BEANS WITH CHILE CRISP
Categories Tofu
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 450 degrees. In a baking dish or casserole, whisk together the chile crisp, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, scallions and cilantro.
- Add the tofu slices to the dish, and coat them with the sauce, then allow to marinate for as long as it takes to heat the oven and trim the green beans.
- Add the green beans to a large sheet pan, then drizzle the neutral oil on top and toss to coat. Slide the green beans to the sides of the pan, and arrange the slices of tofu in an even layer in the center of the pan. Pour remaining marinade over the tofu, and place in oven.
- Roast until the green beans start to blister, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve immediately with rice and extra chile crisp on the side.
GREEN BEANS AND TOFU SKINS WITH RICE STICKS
This light-on-the-noodles, heavy-on-the-vegetables dish comes together in under a half hour. Lots of fresh ginger and dried Thai chiles provide plenty of liveliness, a perfect counterpoint to the warm earthiness of the dark sesame oil. Never heard of tofu skins? They are the sheets that form on the surface of warmed soy milk, and you can find them in Asian specialty markets. They're tender and egg-y, and like tofu, absorb the flavors of the dish they're in.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories pastas, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Put rice noodles in a large bowl and cover with boiling water. If you are using dried tofu, put in a large bowl and cover with warm water. Soak skins until pliable, about 10 minutes, then drain well and cut into long, wide ribbons. (If using fresh, simply cut them.)
- Put peanut oil and half the sesame oil in a deep skillet or wok and turn heat to medium-high. Add ginger and a couple of chiles if you like, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until ginger is soft, just a minute. Add beans and 1/4 cup water and cook, stirring frequently, until softened a bit but still crisp, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add tofu skins and another spoonful or two of water. Cook, stirring frequently, until skins are heated through and beans are done, a couple of minutes. Drain noodles, toss them in, and continue to cook, until noodles are heated through and mixed well with remaining ingredients; add a little more water if necessary to keep mixture moist. Drizzle with soy sauce and remaining sesame oil, taste and adjust seasoning, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 346, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 501 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Choose fresh green beans: Look for beans that are bright green and crisp. Avoid beans that are limp or have brown spots.
- Trim the green beans: Remove the ends of the green beans. You can also remove the strings from the beans if desired.
- Cook the green beans properly: Green beans can be cooked in a variety of ways, including boiling, steaming, sautéing, and roasting. Cook the beans until they are tender but still have a slight crunch.
- Use a variety of cooking methods: Don't be afraid to experiment with different cooking methods to find your favorite way to prepare green beans.
- Add flavor to the green beans: There are many ways to add flavor to green beans, including using herbs, spices, sauces, and marinades.
- Serve the green beans immediately: Green beans are best served immediately after they are cooked.
Conclusion:
Green beans are a healthy and versatile vegetable that can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a green bean dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious side dish, give green beans a try. You won't be disappointed!
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