Green Bean and Tofu Stir Fry

Ingredients

• Toasted sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2, sliced
• Cooking oil - 2 tablespoons
• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon
• Vegetable broth - 1/2 cup
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Soy sauce - 3 tablespoons
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Firm tofu - 1 block, cubed
• Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, vegetable broth, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
2. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
3. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
4. Add green beans to the skillet and stir fry for 3-4 minutes, until crisp-tender.
5. Push the green beans to one side of the skillet and add cubed tofu to the other side. Cook for 2-3 minutes, until tofu is lightly browned.
6. Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans and tofu. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
7. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has thickened.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!