Green Bean and Tofu Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Toasted sesame seeds (1 tablespoon)
• Green onions (2, sliced)
• Cooking oil (2 tablespoons)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)
• Red pepper flakes (1/2 teaspoon)
• Vegetable broth (1/2 cup)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Sesame oil (1 tablespoon)
• Soy sauce (3 tablespoons)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, minced)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Firm tofu (1 block, cubed)
• Green beans (1 pound, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces)

Instructions

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