Name: Seared Tofu with with Green Beans and Asian Coconut Sauce
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes 4 main-course servings
Ingredients: 1 (14- to 16-oz) package firm tofu; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic; 1 tablespoon finely chopped peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes; 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch-long pieces; 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips (2 inches long); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (14- to 15-oz) can unsweetened coconut milk (not low-fat); 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/3 cup chopped salted roasted cashews; Accompaniment: rice noodles or rice

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Seared Tofu with with Green Beans and Asian Coconut SauceRomulo Yanes

Cut the green beans and bell pepper while the tofu marinates.

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