Basil Tofu with Green Beans

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Make this delicious tofu stir fry in just 20 minutes! Crispy tofu and green beans in a delicious spicy basil stir fry sauce, This meatless meal couldn't be more delicious. See Recipe

Ingredients

4 cups green beans, trimmed 1/2 cup water 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1/2 red onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional) 20 oz extra firm tofu (pressed and cut into 1 inch cubes) 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1 lemon (juice and zest) 1 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped See Recipe Now

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Step 1 Heat a medium skillet over medium high heat. Add the green beans and water. Cover and cook for 4-6 minutes until green beans are tender crisp and bright green. Remove and wipe the pan clean with a paper towel. See Recipe

Step 2 Add half the olive oil to the pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until beginning to soften. See Recipe

Step 3 Add the garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for one minute until fragrant. See Recipe

Step 4 Add the tofu in a single layer. Season with fresh pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until beginning to brown and crisp. Continue cooking for 4-8 minutes, flipping as needed to brown on all sides. See Recipe

Step 5 Add the green beans back to the pan. Add the soy sauce, lemon juice, lemon zest, and basil. See Recipe

Step 6 Cook for about 1 minute until basil is just wilted. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. See Recipe

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