Name: Easy Miso Green Bean & Tofu Stir-Fry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 cup warm water; 2 teaspoons miso paste; 2 tablespoons gluten-free, reduced sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 (14-ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained (pressed is even better), cubed; 1 tablespoon sesame seeds; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 medium (about 6 ounces) white onion, sliced; 12 ounces fresh green beans, ends trimmed; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ginger, minced; 1 small red chili pepper, finely diced (or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes); 1 medium (about 7 ounces) bell pepper (red, yellow, orange, or purple), thinly sliced; ½ cup mushrooms, sliced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Description

This Miso Green Bean & Tofu Stir-Fry is a quick, healthy, and delicious plant-based recipe with veggies, miso, and whole grains—ready in under 30 minutes! It’s vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free.

Ingredients

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1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons miso paste
2 tablespoons gluten-free, reduced sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 (14-ounce) package extra firm tofu, drained (pressed is even better), cubed
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 medium (about 6 ounces) white onion, sliced
12 ounces fresh green beans, ends trimmed
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ginger, minced
1 small red chili pepper, finely diced (or 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes)
1 medium (about 7 ounces) bell pepper (red, yellow, orange, or purple), thinly sliced
½ cup mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch

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Instructions

In a medium dish, mix water, miso paste, soy sauce, vinegar, and brown sugar in a medium dish until smooth. Place cubed tofu in the dish and set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet, sauté pan, or wok over medium-high heat. Add onion, green beans, garlic, ginger and red chili pepper, and sauté for 3 minutes.
Add bell pepper and mushrooms and sauté for an additional 3 minutes.
Remove tofu from marinade, adding tofu to the vegetable mixture (reserve the marinade) and sauté for an additional 2 minutes, until vegetables are just beginning to get tender, but still crisp and bright colored.
Whisk the cornstarch into the reserved marinade and add to the pan, and stir gently to combine ingredients. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until bubbly and thickened.
Remove from heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Serve with your favorite cooked whole grains, such as brown rice, farro, spelt, or quinoa.
Makes 4 servings (about 2 cups per serving).

Notes

To learn how to press tofu, check out this blog.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Entree
Cuisine: Asian, American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 207
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 363 mg
Fat: 11 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 19 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 13 g