Flavorful Green Bean and Tofu Stir Fry

Ingredients

Toasted sesame seeds

2 tablespoons

Green onions

2, sliced

Cooking oil

2 tablespoons (canola or vegetable)

Salt

to taste

Pepper

to taste

Red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon (adjust for spiciness)

Vegetable broth

1/2 cup

Cornstarch

1 tablespoon

Sesame oil

1 tablespoon

Soy sauce

3 tablespoons

Fresh ginger

1 tablespoon, minced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Firm tofu

14 ounces, cubed

Green beans

2 cups, trimmed

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, vegetable broth, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper until smooth. Set aside.
2. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
4. Add the green beans to the skillet and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until they are crisp-tender.
5. Push the green beans to one side of the skillet and add the cubed tofu to the other side. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the tofu to brown lightly.
6. Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans and tofu. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly coated.
7. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened and the ingredients are heated through.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
9. Serve hot over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.