Green Bean Dishes & Asparagus Dishes

Ingredients

• Two 1-pound bunches thick asparagus, ends trimmed

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 6 tablespoons blanched sliced almonds

• 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed

• 1 1/2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil

• 3 tablespoons soy sauce

• 1 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar

• 1 1/2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted

Ingredients

• 1 14-ounce package firm or extra firm tofu

• 2 cups roughly chopped green beans

• 1 cup diced carrots or red pepper

• 2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil for sautéing (or sub peanut or coconut)

• For the Sauce

• 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (make sure it’s gluten free if G-Free)

• 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger

• 2 Tbsp brown sugar

• 1 Tbsp agave, maple syrup (or honey if not vegan)

• 1 Tbsp corn starch