Peanut Sesame Green Beans

Name: Peanut Sesame Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 6 oz green beans (trimmed); 2 Tbsp peanut butter (1 oz); 4 oz raw tofu* unpressed and cubed (reduces to about 2 oz after baking); 1 Tbsp dark toasted sesame oil (0.5 oz); 1 Tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gf); 1 Tbsp rice vinegar (0.5 oz); 2 garlic cloves (minced); 1/2 tsp fresh ginger (grated); 1/2 tsp chili sauce or chili garlic sauce (or more to taste); sesame seeds, to garnish (optional)

Published on in Fall, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Hot Meals, Side Dishes, Sugar & Flour Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

I saw green beans at my local farmstand the other day and got so excited, because I remembered about doing this with them. So quick and tasty.

This recipe is portioned for one, because I tend to make this meal just for myself on nights when I’m doing my own thing for dinner. You could certainly scale it up to feed more people.

I like to throw in tofu, if it’s around, but you could use any protein of choice. Tofu used to intimidate me until I discovered my favorite way of preparing it: I just take it right out of the package, dice it, and bake the cubes on parchment paper at 400 degrees for 15 minutes to remove some moisture and get a golden brown crust, and then I toss it in the pan with whatever I’m making. No need to press it!

Peanut Sesame Green Beans

6 oz Veggies | 1 Protein | 1 Fat

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Servings:

Recipe From: Katie’s Conscious Kitchen

Ingredients

Veggies

6 oz green beans trimmed

Protein

2 Tbsp peanut butter 1 oz
4 oz raw tofu* unpressed and cubed reduces to about 2 oz after baking

Fat

1 Tbsp dark toasted sesame oil 0.5 oz

Condiments & Spices

1 Tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gf
1 Tbsp rice vinegar 0.5 oz
2 garlic cloves minced
1/2 tsp fresh ginger grated
1/2 tsp chili sauce or chili garlic sauce or more to taste
sesame seeds, to garnish optional

Instructions

If using tofu, preheat the oven to 350 °F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Drain and cube the tofu (no need to press it) and spread it out on the parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden brown around the edges.
Meanwhile, trim the ends off the green beans and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Stir all of the sauce ingredients together with the peanut butter in a small cup or dish, using a fork.
Place the green beans in a non-stick skillet with a tablespoon of water and cover with a lid. Steam, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, until they are darkened in color but still have little bit of crunch.
Add the baked tofu or peanuts, sauce, and sesame oil to the pan and toss or stir to combine. Stir for a minute or two, until warmed and well coated. The goal is just to combine and warm everything, nothing really needs to cook.
Transfer to a plate, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

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Peanut Sesame Green Beans