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Chinese Five-Spice Tofu & Green Beans

Crisp tofu and blistered green beans in a glossy five-spice, ginger, and black-vinegar sauce.

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Chinese Five-Spice Tofu & Green Beans
A Vegan Luck kitchen recipe
Prep15 min
Cook25 min
Total40 min
Serves4

The good part

Crisp tofu and blistered green beans in a glossy five-spice, ginger, and black-vinegar sauce.

Gather

Ingredients

  • 14 oz extra-firm tofu, cubed
  • 12 oz green beans
  • 2 tbsp tamari
  • 1 tbsp black vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Neutral oil and rice

Make

Method

  1. 01Press tofu dry and whisk tamari, vinegar, maple, five-spice, ginger, garlic, and ¼ cup water.
  2. 02Pan-sear tofu in a hot skillet until crisp on at least two sides.
  3. 03Blister green beans in the same pan with a splash of water, then add the tofu back.
  4. 04Pour in sauce and toss 1 to 2 minutes until glazed; serve over rice.

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