Easy Chinese Green Bean Stir-Fry Recipe With Tofu

Green beans are always abundant in 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.

• 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

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.