Recipe Roulette: Black Pepper Tofu and Green Beans

I can hear the wind outside as it rustles through the bamboo...a cold front is blowing in. 

The air now is warm and very dry. 

With the heat of this dish still burning my lips, I write this post for one of my new favorite dishes; Black Pepper Tofu and Green Beans, the perfect combination of heat, sweet and salty. 

Enjoy!

 Serves 4

Ingredients

1 pound green beans, trimmed and halved

2 tablespoons lime juice 

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon pepper 

14 ounces firm tofu, drained and patted dry

2 tablespoons canola oil 

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 

1/2 cup sliced shallots

Preparation

1. Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add green beans, and cook until bright green, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. 

2. In a small bowl, mix lime juice, soy sauce, and pepper, then set aside.

3. Cut tofu into 1/2-in.-thick rectangles. Heat oil in a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add tofu, sprinkle with sugar, and cook, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. 

4. Stir in shallots and cook until browned, about 3 minutes. 

5. Add green beans and cook until warmed, about 3 minutes. Pour in soy mixture and stir to coat.

via Kate Washington, Sunset 
September 2011

Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
Calories: 285
Calories from fat: 37%
Protein: 17g
Fat: 12g
Saturated fat: 1.1g
Carbohydrate: 30g
Fiber: 8.6g
Sodium: 276mg
Cholesterol: 0.0mg