Green Beans & Tofu With Crunchy Thai Peanut Sauce Recipe

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Green Beans & Tofu With Crunchy Thai Peanut Sauce
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
746
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. For the stir-fry:.
  2. Place the peanuts in a blender, and grind briefly until they form a coarse meal. Set aside.
  3. Heat a medium-sized heavy skillet. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil, and the ginger and garlic. Sauté for a few minutes, then add the crushed peanuts and the 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.
  4. As the peanut mixture is cooking, heat a large, nonstick wok or deep skillet. Drizzle in a little oil. When it is very hot, add the tofu and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook over high heat for 10 to 15 minutes to let the water evaporate, stirring occasionally. 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.
  5. Scrape out the wok or skillet if necessary, and return 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 they hit.) Stir-fry over high heat for about 5 minutes, then sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and a small amount of red pepper flakes.
  6. Stir-fry 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.
  7. For the peanut sauce:.
  8. Combine peanut butter and water in a bowl; mash and mix until uniform. Add remaining ingredients, and stir until combined. Add a little more water it you prefer it thinner. Salt to taste. Serve warm or room temperature, drizzled over hot green beans.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 746.42 Kcal (3125 kJ)
Calories from fat 511.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 56.81g 87%
Sodium 863.26mg 36%
Potassium 903.13mg 19%
Total Carbs 30.45g 10%
Sugars 10.82g 43%
Dietary Fiber 13.34g 53%
Protein 38.57g 77%
Vitamin C 16.1mg 27%
Iron 7mg 39%
Calcium 330.1mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 202.19 Kcal (847 kJ)
Calories from fat 138.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.39g 87%
Sodium 233.84mg 36%
Potassium 244.64mg 19%
Total Carbs 8.25g 10%
Sugars 2.93g 43%
Dietary Fiber 3.61g 53%
Protein 10.45g 77%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 27%
Iron 1.9mg 39%
Calcium 89.4mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 18.9
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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