General Tso Green Beans and Tofu

Green Beans and Tofu

Ingredients:

1 Package extra firm tofu

1 Package green beans

3 Tbsp. Sunflower oil

1 Tbsp. Sesame seeds (optional)

Tofu: Wrap the tofu in paper towels or a reusable towel and place it between two plates. Place a heavy cookbook on top to squeeze the juice out. Press the liquid out of the tofu for at least 8 hours. Cut the tofu into cubes. Heat up 2 Tbsp. of sunflower oil in a frying pan. Pan fry the tofu for 15 minutes. Make sure all sides of the tofu are golden brown and crispy by stirring it frequently. Place the tofu in a separate bowl after it has been cooked. Make the General Tso sauce while the tofu is cooking.

Green Beans: Trim and wash the green beans. Heat 1 Tbsp. of sunflower oil in the same frying pan. Pan fry the green beans for 8 minutes.

General Tso Sauce

Ingredients:

1 tbsp. Arrowroot powder

4 Cloves of garlic (minced)

1 1/2 tbsp. Ginger (minced)

2 tbsp. Rice wine vinegar

4 tbsp. Tamari (or soy sauce, coconut aminos)

1 tbsp. Water

1/4 c. Maple syrup (or agave)

1 tbsp. Sesame oil

1/2 tsp. Sriracha

1/4 tsp. Red pepper flakes

Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)

Mix all of the ingredients together to make the sauce. Combine the green beans and tofu in the frying pan. Add the sauce to the green beans and tofu while the stove is on and the pan is hot. Let the sauce thicken for 5 minutes. Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the dish before serving (optional).

Serving Size: 6