Seared Tofu with with Green Beans and Asian Coconut Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• ¹/₃ cup chopped salted roasted cashews
• rice noodles or rice
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon dried hot red pepper flakes
• 1 14- to 16-oz package firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon garlic
• + 6 more ingredients
• • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
  • 1 pound green beans
  • 1 red bell pepper (2 inches long)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 14- to 15-oz can unsweetened coconut milk
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil

Halve tofu lengthwise, then cut crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick slices and pat dry well. Put 1 tablespoon soy sauce in a wide shallow dish, then add tofu, turning to coat, and let stand 10 minutes. Pat tofu dry. Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over high heat until hot but not smoking, then add ...

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