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Sticky Garlic Tofu with Green Beans

Crispy pan-fried tofu cubes and blistered green beans glazed in a sticky garlic-maple sauce. A sweet-savory weeknight hit.

25 minGluten-Free

Ingredients

  • 1 block Extra-firm Tofu
  • 12 oz Green Beans
  • 3 tbsp Tamari
  • 2 tbsp Maple Syrup
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds
  • ¼ tsp Red Pepper Flakes

Instructions

  1. Cook jasmine rice according to package directions.
  2. Toss tofu cubes with 1 tbsp cornstarch. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook tofu 5–6 minutes until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add green beans. Cook 4–5 minutes until blistered and tender-crisp. Remove.
  4. Whisk together tamari, maple syrup, rice vinegar, remaining cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water. Pour into the skillet with sesame oil and garlic. Cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Return tofu and green beans to the skillet. Toss to coat in the sticky sauce. Season with salt to taste.
  6. Serve over rice, topped with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories550 kcal
Protein20g
Carbs80g
Fat20g
Fiber6g
Sodium800mg
Sugar10g
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