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Recipes Using Allotments Produce
Szechuan Green Beans and Tofu (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
You can also make it without tofu or use other protein, such as chicken,
beef or shrimp. Ready in 35 mins.
Ingredients:
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7 1⁄2 ounces tofu (I used organic sprouted tofu)
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12 ounces green beans, trimmed
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2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
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1 tablespoon sake or 1 tablespoon water
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1 -2 teaspoon hot chili paste
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2 teaspoons raw sugar
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1 tablespoon sesame oil
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1 tablespoon ginger, minced
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salt
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pepper
Method
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A few hours before cooking, place a tofu block in a bowl and put a weight on top of it to squeeze out water as much as
possible.
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Cook green beans in salted boiling water for about 3 minutes.
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Transfer beans to a colander and run cold water. Cut them in half.
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Dice tofu into 1/2 inch cubes.
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In a small bowl, mix tamari soy sauce, sake or 1 Tbsp water, chili paste, and sugar to make a sauce. Set aside.
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In a sauté pan, heat sesame oil and sauté garlic and ginger for a minute.
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Add beans and tofu and sauté until heated.
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Add the sauce and sauté until the sauce is bubbly.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Infuse love and serve!