Crispy Tofu with Sweet Soy Glaze and Charred Green Beans
This speedy stovetop dish features golden-crisp tofu tossed in a savory-sweet soy glaze, served alongside charred green beans for a satisfying, flavor-packed meal. Perfect for busy weeknights, it's ready in just 20 minutes.
- 16 oz firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 3 cups green beans, trimmed
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
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Instructions
Pat tofu dry and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
⏱️ 1 minuteHeat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides.
⏱️ 7 minutes 🌡️ medium-highWhile tofu cooks, heat remaining 1 tbsp oil in another skillet over high heat. Add green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until blistered and charred in spots.
⏱️ 5 minutes 🌡️ highIn a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
⏱️ 1 minutePour sauce over the crisped tofu and toss to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until sauce thickens and glazes the tofu.
⏱️ 2 minutesServe glazed tofu over charred green beans. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.
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Per serving. Values are approximate and may vary.
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