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Crispy Black Pepper Tofu & Green Beans for a Quick Dinner

This crispy black pepper tofu and green beans recipe brings bold flavors to your weeknight meals, capturing the essence of Asian street food in just 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 232
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tofu
  • 14 oz Firm Tofu Use extra firm tofu for best texture.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Coats the tofu for a crispy texture.
For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tbsp Sesame Oil Can be substituted with canola or avocado oil.
  • 8 oz Chopped Green Beans Trim them to halves or thirds for even cooking.
  • 1 medium Shallots Finely chopped for aromatic flavor.
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Tamari or Soy Sauce Use tamari to keep it gluten-free.
  • 1/4 cup Water or Vegetable Broth Broth adds extra flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Organic Sugar Can be swapped with coconut sugar.
  • 1 tsp Ground Ginger Fresh ginger elevates the flavor.
  • 1 tsp Freshly Ground Black Pepper Adjust to your spice level preference.
For Garnishing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Thai Basil Optional garnish for added freshness.

Equipment

  • wok

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Slice the extra firm tofu in half horizontally and press it between layers of kitchen towels for about 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together tamari, water or vegetable broth, organic sugar, ground ginger, and black pepper. Set aside.
  3. Cut the pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes and coat them thoroughly with cornstarch.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat and stir-fry the coated tofu cubes for 10-15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  5. In the same wok, add another tablespoon of sesame oil and heat. Stir-fry shallots and green beans for about 5 minutes.
  6. Return the crispy tofu to the wok and pour in the prepared sauce. Toss everything together and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes.
  7. Serve the dish over steamed rice and garnish with fresh Thai basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 232kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 15gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure tofu is thoroughly pressed to achieve the best crispiness. A wok enhances heat distribution for better stir-frying results.

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