Thai Spiced Tofu

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 8 ounces firm tofu, cut into four 1/2-inch slices*
• 3 tablespoons thai red curry paste (found in the asian section of most supermarkets)
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (for vegetarians who don't eat fish) or 2 tablespoons tamari (for vegetarians who don't eat fish)
• 1/2 lb green beans
• 1/2 cup vegetable broth
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil

Recipe

• 1 place the tofu between layers of paper towels and weigh them down with a heavy skillet to remove excess water. set aside to drain for 10 minutes.
• 2 combine the curry paste, sugar, and fish sauce; put half this sauce in a resealable plastic bag. add the tofu, seal, and set aside for 15 minutes.
• 3 in a saucepan, combine the green beans, broth, oil, and the remaining curry. simmer until the beans are tender, about 5 minutes. cover to keep warm.
• 4 lightly coat a nonstick skillet with vegetable cooking spray and place it over medium heat. when hot, add the tofu and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. transfer to a dinner plate and cover.
• 5 serve with the green beans.