Vegetable Heaven - Green Beans and Tofu inCrunchy Thai Peanut Sauce

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Green Beans and Tofu in Crunchy Thai Peanut Sauce

 

Recipe By :Mollie Katzen's Vegetable Heaven

Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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1 1/2 cups peanuts (unsalted or lightly salted)

2 1/2 tablespoons peanut OR vegetable oil

2 tablespoons minced fresh gjnger

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

1 pound firm tofu -- cut into small cubes

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 pound fresh green beans -- trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch

pieces

red pepper flakes to taste

 

Place the peanuts iin a blender, and grind briefly until they form a coarse

meal. Set aside.

Heat a medium-sized heavy skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and the ginger

and garlic. Saute for a few minutes over medium heat, then add the crushed

peanuts and lemon zest. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 to 15 minutes,

stirring often, until the peanuts are lightly toasted. Remove from heat and set

aside.

As the peanut mixture is cooking, heat a large wok or deep skillet. Drizzle in

a little oil. When it is very hot, add the tofu cubes and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

Cook over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occaisionally. Sprinkle with

lemon juice, reduce the heat, and cook for a few minutes longer. Transfer the

tofu to the pan containing the peanut mixture, and set aside.

Scrape out the wok or skillet if necessary, and return it to the heat. Let it

get very hot, then add the remaining scant tablespoon of oil. When the oil is

hot, add the green beans. (The pan should sizzle when the beans hit.) Stir-fry

over high heat for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/2

teaspoon salt and some red pepper flakes.

Stir-fry for just a few minutes longer, or until the beans are divinely

tender-crisp (mostly crisp, but just tender enough). Add the peanut-tofu

mixture and toss everything together. Serve right away, over rice.

 

Description:

" Prepare yourself for a virtual explosion of flavor and texture! "

 

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Per serving: 91 Calories (kcal); 5g Total Fat; (45% calories from fat); 9g

Protein; 4g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 542mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat;

0 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : You'll need two pans: a medium-sized heavy skillet to saute the peanut

mixture, and a large, deep wok or skillet for the tofu and green beans. You can

have both pans going at the same time.

The tofu cubes will be even firmer if you boil them for about 10 minutes ahead

of time. Drain well before adding to the hot oil.

The fresher and firmer the green beans, the better this will taste

Serve with jasmine or basmati rice. (Put up the rice to cook before you begin.)

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