GREEN BEANS WITH TOFU AND TAHINI DRESSING

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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

¾ pound fresh green beans, trimmed
¼ (12 ounce) package firm tofu
1 tablespoon tahini
1 teaspoon white miso paste
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt

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

hossam latakia
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This recipe is delicious and easy to make. The green beans were perfectly cooked, the tofu was crispy, and the tahini dressing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Md Sahol
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this recipe! The green beans are perfectly cooked, the tofu is crispy and flavorful, and the tahini dressing is creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious m


adneey adneey
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The green beans are perfectly cooked, the tofu is crispy and flavorful, and the tahini dressing is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a


Focus Okun
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The green beans are perfectly cooked and the tofu is crispy and flavorful. The tahini dressing is also delicious and really brings the dish together. I would definitely recomm


Kingsley Maseko
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This dish is healthy, delicious, and easy to make. What more could you ask for? The green beans were perfectly cooked, the tofu was flavorful, and the tahini dressing was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Farman Ahmadzai
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tofu, and this recipe definitely delivered. The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the tahini dressing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Malik Abraheem
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tofu. I had some tofu that was about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The dish was delicious and I was able to use up all of my leftover tofu.


Ogbonna Goldberg
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I loved this recipe! The green beans were perfectly cooked, the tofu was crispy and flavorful, and the tahini dressing was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Zaniii Gondal
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This recipe is delicious and easy to make. The green beans were perfectly cooked, the tofu was crispy, and the tahini dressing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Dontae Miller
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this recipe! The green beans are perfectly cooked, the tofu is crispy and flavorful, and the tahini dressing is creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a healthy and delicious m


Hajara Suleiman
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The green beans are perfectly cooked, the tofu is crispy and flavorful, and the tahini dressing is creamy and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a


Sollange Carvalho
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. The green beans are perfectly cooked and the tofu is crispy and flavorful. The tahini dressing is also delicious and really brings the dish together. I would definitely recomm


Rahman Ashif
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This dish is healthy, delicious, and easy to make. What more could you ask for? The green beans were perfectly cooked, the tofu was flavorful, and the tahini dressing was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Oscy Canale Stone
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook tofu, and this recipe definitely delivered. The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the tahini dressing was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Jay yadav
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover tofu. I had some tofu that was about to go bad, so I decided to try this recipe. I'm so glad I did! The dish was delicious and I was able to use up all of my leftover tofu.


PROphETJEDI
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The green beans were perfectly cooked, the tofu was crispy, and the tahini dressing was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making


Esther Matu
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This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The green beans were crisp and the tofu was perfectly cooked. The tahini dressing was a great addition and really brought the dish together. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking


Amin Abdelhamid
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I'm not typically a fan of tofu, but this recipe changed my mind. The tofu was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the tahini dressing was the perfect complement. I'll definitely be making this dish again.


Kenneth Seeker
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This recipe is a winner! The green beans were perfectly cooked, the tofu was flavorful, and the tahini dressing was creamy and delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.