Crispy tofu sticks with green bean fries and chipotle mayo

crispy tofu sticks dipped in chipotle sauce with green beans on the side all in a bowl
Original recipe from Diet Doctor. Shared with permission. It's vegan. It's keto. It's fast. What more could you want? Spice? Oh, we've got that too. Crispy tofu is pan-fried to perfection and served with green bean fries and chipotle mayo to make it picante. Got vegan guests? They'll be impressed!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 616 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Frying pan
  • 1 baking dish
  • Parchment paper
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Crispy Tofu Sticks

  • 14 oz firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
  • salt to taste (adjust depending on which other flavorings you are adding)
  • 1 tbsp tamari soy sauce
  • 1 tsp desired seasoning such as chili powder or taco seasoning (optional)

Green bean fries

  • 6 oz fresh green beans or wax beans
  • 2 tbsp light olive oil or coconut oil (flavorless)
  • salt to taste

Chipotle mayo

  • 1/4 cup  vegan mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Crispy Tofu Sticks

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Slice the tofu into sticks, about 0.5" (1 cm). Distribute the tofu on a clean, absorbent kitchen towel or paper towels. Pat dry to remove excess moisture; this step is key for crispiness.
  • Add the coconut oil to an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Alternatively, use a regular frying pan and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • When the oil is hot, add the tofu and salt. Fry for a couple of minutes or until the tofu is lightly golden. Add the tamari soy sauce and seasonings of your choice. Stir the tofu, mixing well.
  • Transfer the skillet with the tofu to the oven, or transfer the tofu to the parchment-lined baking tray and then put it in the oven. Bake for 15 minutes or until the tofu is crispy.

Green bean fries

  • Wash and trim the green beans. Pat them dry with a paper towel (to avoid oil splatters).
  • Heat a large skillet with oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the green beans to the pan and fry for about 5 minutes. They should retain their fresh, natural crunch!
  • Place the green beans on a plate with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Season with salt before serving.

Chipotle mayo

  • Mix the mayonnaise, tomato paste, and chipotle powder in a small bowl. Add additional seasoning to taste — more chipotle means a spicier sauce.
  • Serve right away or let sit in the fridge for 30 minutes or more to allow the flavors to develop.

Nutrition

Calories: 616kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 37gFat: 50g
Keyword low-carb
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