Baked Tofu and Green Beans

Serves 2/3

You will need:

• 1 block of extra-firm tofu, drained and patted dry
• Oil or cooking spray
• 2 tbsps reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 3 cloves garlic grated
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
• 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 300g green beans, trimmed (a good handful of beans for each person)
• 2 tbsps olive oil
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
• Salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 medium spring onion, thinly sliced
• 1/4 tsp sesame seeds

Line a plate with paper towels, and place the tofu on top. Cover with more paper towels and place a heavy item on top, pressing down on the tofu. Set aside for 10 to 30 minutes. Meanwhile, arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat to 180°C. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with cooking spray. Whisk the soy sauce or tamari, garlic, honey, ginger, and sesame oil together in a large bowl; set aside.

Cut the tofu into triangles about 1-1.5cm thick and place in a single layer on one half of the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with the soy sauce mixture. Bake until golden-brown on the bottom, 12 to 13 minutes.

Flip the tofu. Place the green beans in a single layer on the other half of the baking sheet. Drizzle with the olive oil and sprinkle with the red pepper flakes; season with salt and pepper.

Return to the oven and bake until the tofu is golden-brown on the second side, 10 to 12 minutes more. Sprinkle with the spring onions and sesame seeds and serve immediately.

TIP: Be careful to not overcook the tofu. It can go from ‘uncooked’ to ‘dry’ in a very short length of time.

TIP: Can be served alongside egg fried rice. This will make the meal serve more people.

Original recipe: The Kitchn