GREEN BEANS WITH TOFU AND TAHINI DRESSING

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In Japan this is known as "shira-ae" and is made with ground roasted white sesame seeds. I have subbed tahini for that! Super delicious, amazing umami, and sooo good for you!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Green Beans

Time 20m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 7

¾ pound fresh green beans, trimmed
¼ (12 ounce) package firm tofu
1 tablespoon tahini
1 teaspoon white miso paste
1 ½ teaspoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add green beans, cover, and steam until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain, allow to cool slightly, and slice on the diagonal. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Mash tofu with a fork as much as possible. Mix in tahini and miso paste. Season with soy sauce, sugar, and salt. Blend with an immersion blender until it is the consistency of yogurt.
  • Pour dressing over green beans and mix to combine.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 313 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Mason Casey
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I love this recipe! It's a great way to use up leftover tofu.


Andrea Rosas
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This recipe is delicious and easy to make. I highly recommend it.


Wafa Hussain
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Maqbool Shaikh
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a new favorite in my house.


Awad Lopchan
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This was a great recipe! I will definitely be making it again.


Star Lopez
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I love the flavors in this dish. The tahini dressing is the perfect complement to the green beans and tofu.


Amanuel Setegn
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Jimmy MaYBoy Gayte
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit!


MD Leton
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Patience Osaghae
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I'm not a big fan of tofu, but I really enjoyed this dish.


Maggie Yigit
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This was a great recipe! The tahini dressing was especially good.


cet sultan
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The green beans were cooked perfectly and the tofu was flavorful.


yousef saleem
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This recipe was delicious! I loved the combination of flavors and textures. The tahini dressing was the perfect finishing touch.


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