Easy Chinese Green Bean Stir-Fry Recipe (With Tofu)

After living in the city for 30 years, EC moved to the countryside. He writes about life in the mountains, dogs, plants, and cooking.

Green Beans Are Fiber-Rich

Green beans are one of the most popular vegetables on the market. This vegetable is planted by farmers all year round; though the plant requires a semi-cold climate to produce crunchy and plump string beans.

Green beans can be mixed into almost any vegetable dish. They can be sauteed, stewed, grilled, baked, and stir-fried. Chinese recipes often involve stir-frying chopped vegetables, such as chopped green beans and carrots. Protein is added in the form of fried tofu.

Freshly harvested green beans

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Ingredients

• 1 cup of green beans, washed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup carrots, cut into strips
• 1/2 tofu, cubed and fried
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• dash of iodized salt and ground pepper

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a non-stick wok over low heat.
2. Stir-fry garlic until golden brown.
3. Cook onions until transparent.
4. Stir in tomato paste and soy sauce.
5. Add a dash of salt and pepper, according to taste.
6. Add the green beans and stir-fry until shiny green.
7. Toss in the fried tofu cubes. Stir until well-coated with tomato.
8. Mix in the carrots strips. Cook for 5 minutes while occasionally stirring.
9. Optional: Add a dash of sugar or a drizzle of honey.
10. Serve on top of steamed rice or cooked egg noodles, or serve with bread.