Garlic Green Bean Stir Fry with Crispy Tofu

This Green Bean Stir Fry is crunchy, garlicky, and perfectly spicy! It’s a 35-minute recipe that transforms fresh green beans and baked tofu into a simple Asian-inspired dish with big flavors. Vegan; Gluten-Free and Oil-Free Options.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Method Stovetop

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 30

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 210kcal

Author Caitlin Shoemaker

Ingredients

For the Crispy Tofu:

16 ounces super firm tofu* cut into 1/2” cubes
1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon avocado oil
2 tablespoons nutritional yeast or sub cornstarch

For the Green Beans:

1 tablespoon avocado oil or another high-heat oil
5 cloves garlic minced
1 ” ginger peeled and thinly sliced
16 ounces green beans ends trimmed
2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Chili oil for garnish (optional)
Cooked rice or noodles for serving (optional)

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Instructions

Prep: Preheat the oven to 425F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Bake the Tofu: Add the tofu to a bowl and toss with the soy sauce and oil; once absorbed, add in the nutritional yeast and mix until evenly coated. Spread the tofu across the baking sheet, then bake in the top rack of the oven for 30 minutes.
Green Beans: Warm the oil in a large sauté pan or wok over medium heat. Once warm, add the garlic and ginger and sauté for 45 seconds. Add the green beans to the pan and toss well, then cover and let steam for 3 minutes. Uncover and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally to cook them evenly. Finally, turn the heat off and add the soy sauce to the pan, stirring well until all of the beans are coated. Add any additional soy sauce to taste, if necessary. You can also stir in chili oil or sesame seeds at this point, if using.
Serve: Divide the tofu and green beans on serving plates and serve warm. Serve over rice, or as desired. Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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Notes

Tofu: I recommend using super firm tofu, which is pre-pressed and gets crispy faster in the oven. You can also use extra firm tofu, but I recommend pre-pressing it first for a firmer texture.
Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari to keep this recipe gluten-free.
Oil-Free: Omit the oil from the tofu and bake on a silicone baking mat or sheet of parchment paper; broil for 3 to 5 minutes at the end of baking, to crisp it up a little more. Swap the oil in the stir fry with 2 tablespoons of water or vegetable broth.

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