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Ingredients
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½ cup water, divided
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¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
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1 tablespoon tomato paste
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2 teaspoons Chinkiang vinegar (see Note) or balsamic vinegar
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2 teaspoons sugar
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1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper, or to taste
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1 teaspoon plus 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
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1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained
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2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
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4 cups green beans, trimmed and cut in half
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
Directions
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Whisk 1/4 cup water, soy sauce, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, crushed red pepper to taste and 1 teaspoon cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside. Cut tofu into 1/2- to 3/4-inch cubes and pat dry. Toss the tofu in a bowl with the remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch to coat.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu and spread out across the surface of the pan. Let cook undisturbed for 2 minutes. Gently turn and stir. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer to a plate.
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Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add green beans, garlic and ginger; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the remaining 1/4 cup water, cover and cook until the beans are crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir the reserved soy sauce mixture and pour it over the green beans. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 1 minute. Add the tofu and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 1 minute more.
Tips
Ingredient note: Chinkiang is a dark, slightly sweet vinegar. It is available in many Asian specialty markets. If unavailable, balsamic vinegar is an acceptable substitute.
People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
216 | Calories |
12g | Fat |
21g | Carbs |
12g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Serving Size 1 1/2 cups | |
Calories 216 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 21g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
Total Sugars 5g | |
Added Sugars 2g | 4% |
Protein 12g | 24% |
Total Fat 12g | 15% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
Vitamin A 864IU | 17% |
Vitamin C 13mg | 14% |
Folate 55mcg | 14% |
Sodium 816mg | 35% |
Calcium 256mg | 20% |
Iron 3mg | 16% |
Magnesium 63mg | 15% |
Potassium 352mg | 7% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.