Baked Tofu and Green Beans with Spicy Rhubarb Sauce: A Vegetarian Delight

Ingredients

• 2 green onions, sliced (white parts only)
• 2 tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes, divided
• 0.25 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 (8 ounce) container firm tofu
• 1.33 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
• 8 ounces rhubarb, diced
• 1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos
• 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 0.25 cup raw cashews
• 2 lime wedges

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together green onions, 1 tablespoon black vinegar, honey, sesame oil, garlic, coriander, ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, and ground ginger until well combined.
2. Cut the tofu into bite-sized pieces and place them in a shallow baking pan. Add the green beans, then pour the green onion sauce evenly over the tofu and beans.
3. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
4. Bake the tofu and green beans in the preheated oven, covered, until the green beans are tender and easily pierced with a fork, approximately 30 minutes.
5. While the tofu and green beans are baking, combine rhubarb and jalapeño in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Stir in coconut sugar, coconut aminos, the remaining 1 tablespoon of black vinegar, fresh ginger, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes. Then, bring to a boil over medium heat, reduce heat to a simmer, and simmer until the rhubarb and jalapeño are soft, about 15 minutes.
6. Transfer the cooked green beans to a bowl and set aside. Continue baking the tofu in the oven, uncovered, until the sauce becomes bubbly and reduces in volume, about 10 minutes more.
7. At the same time, toast the cashews in the oven in a small oven-proof dish until they are nicely browned, about 10 minutes. Allow them to cool, then chop them.
8. Serve the baked tofu and green beans topped with the flavorful rhubarb sauce, chopped cashews, and a fresh lime wedge.

Nutrition

• Calories: 286 kcal
• Fat Content: 13 g
• Fiber Content: 6 g
• Sugar Content: 21 g
• Sodium Content: 161 mg
• Protein Content: 12 g
• Carbohydrate Content: 36 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g