Make-Ahead Spicy Green Bean Salad with Sesame-Lime Tofu

Name: Make-Ahead Spicy Green Bean Salad with Sesame-Lime Tofu
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 397 grams box extra-firm tofu; 2 servings Kosher salt; 2 Tbsps lime juice from about 2 limes; 85 grams pea shoots; 1 teaspoons red pepper flakes; 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds; 1 Tbsp soy sauce; 227 grams green or wax beans, ends trimmed; 1 zucchini, halved crosswise, cut into thin strips

Make-Ahead Spicy Green Bean Salad with Sesame-Lime Tofu is a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan side dish. One portion of this dish contains about 20g of protein, 8g of fat, and a total of 222 calories. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 2. Head to the store and pick up extra-firm tofu, soy sauce, pea shoots, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 30 minutes.

Instructions

Place block of tofu on paper towels; weigh down with plate and large heavy cans to squeeze out excess liquid for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat broiler to high heat. Bring pot of salted water to boil; blanch beans and zucchini until tender-crisp and bright green, about 30 seconds, then transfer to a strainer and rinse under cold water until chilled. Dry carefully.

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Zucchini

Beans

Water

Tofu

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Sieve

Broiler

Pot

Cut tofu into 1 ½-inch cubes and toss with 1 tablespoon lime juice.

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Lime Juice

Tofu

Transfer to foil-lined greased baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and sesame seeds. Broil until browned, 5 to 7 minutes, then flip and continue until browned on other side.

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Sesame Seeds

Salt

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Aluminum Foil

Whisk together remaining lime juice, soy sauce and pepper flakes. Toss pea shoots, zucchini, peans, and tofu together. Dress with sauce and serve immediately, or reserve separately and pack for lunch the next day.

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Lime Juice

Pea Shoots