Recipes and Cooking Hoisin-Glazed Tofu & Green Beans 4.9 (10) 2 Reviews Tofu is a great source of plant protein and a blank slate for absorbing whatever it's paired with. This sauce is packed with sweet and salty hoisin and fresh ginger. By BHG Test Kitchen BHG Test Kitchen The Better Homes & Gardens Test Kitchen has been in continuous operation for nearly 100 years, developing and testing practical, reliable recipes that readers can enjoy at home. The Test Kitchen team includes culinary specialists, food stylists, registered and licensed nutritionists, and other experts with Bachelor of Science degrees in food science, food and nutrition, or culinary arts. Together, the team tests more than 2,500 recipes, produces more than 2,500 food images, and creates more than 1,000 food videos each year in the state-of-the-art test kitchen. Learn about BHG's Editorial Process Published on February 23, 2016 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Blaine Moats Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 12 mins Total Time: 42 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 16 ounce extra-firm tofu, drained 3 tablespoon water 2 tablespoon hoisin sauce 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari sauce 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional) 2 tablespoon vegetable oil 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced 8 ounce fresh green beans, trimmed and halved lengthwise and/or fresh snow pea pods, trimmed Hot cooked rice or rice noodles Lime wedges Directions Cut tofu lengthwise into four 1-inch thick slices. Lay tofu slices on a double layer of paper towels. Top with another double layer of paper towels. Weigh down with a plate topped with cans to remove excess water from tofu. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes. Meanwhile, stir together the water, hoisin, soy sauce, ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper, if using. In an extra-large skillet heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add tofu. Cook, without stirring until tofu begins to brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and cook 4 to 5 minutes more, stirring occasionally until tofu is golden brown on all sides. Transfer tofu to a plate. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to skillet. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add beans; cook 4 minutes or until barely tender. Return tofu to skillet. Add hoisin mixture; bring to boiling, stirring to coat. Serve with rice and lime wedges. Makes 4 servings. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 236 Calories 14g Fat 17g Carbs 14g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 236 % Daily Value * Total Fat 14g 18% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Sodium 402mg 17% Total Carbohydrate 17g 6% Total Sugars 5g Protein 14g Vitamin C 24.2mg 121% Calcium 232mg 18% Iron 3.2mg 18% Potassium 322mg 7% Folate, total 44.2mcg Vitamin B-6 0.2mg *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.