Green Bean and Red Onion Stir-fry
A quick and colorful stir-fry with crisp green beans, sweet red onion, and golden tofu cubes. Ready in about 20 minutes, it's a simple weeknight side or light main.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 180
- Protein
- 10g
Ingredients
- 1 pound green beans
- 1 medium red onion
- 8 ounces firm tofu
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- 1
Trim the 1 pound green beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Slice the 1 red onion into thin wedges. Pat the 8 ounces tofu dry and cut into 1/2-inch cubes.
- 2
Heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook, turning occasionally, until golden on all sides, about 6 minutes. Remove tofu to a plate.
- 3
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add the green beans and onion wedges; stir-fry until beans are bright green and tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Add the 2 minced garlic cloves and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Return the tofu to the skillet.
- 5
Pour in the 2 tablespoons soy sauce and toss everything to coat. Cook for 1 minute more, until the sauce is absorbed and sizzling. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- knife
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