Green Beans with Tofu and Tahini Dressing Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Green Beans with Tofu and Tahini Dressing Recipe). 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!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 3

Yield: 3 servings

Green Beans with Tofu and Tahini Dressing Recipe

Ingredients

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

Pour dressing over green beans and mix to combine.

Nutritional Information

Green Beans with Tofu and Tahini Dressing Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:3

Calories: 94

% Daily Value *

Protein: 5.5g 11%

Carbohydrates: 11.2g 4%

Dietary Fiber: 4.4g 18%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 4.2g 7%

Saturated Fat: 0.6g 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 810.3IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.5mg 19%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 18.5mg 31%

Folate: 51.5mcg 13%

Calcium: 161.9mg 16%

Iron: 3.2mg 18%

Magnesium: 42.7mg 15%

Potassium: 297.6mg 8%

Sodium: 313mg 13%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 37.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.