Miso-Glazed Tofu with Sesame Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-16 · Updated 2026-04-16

Savory-sweet miso glaze caramelizes over pan-seared tofu, paired with crisp-tender green beans for a satisfying vegan centerpiece. This Asian-inspired vegan recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs firm tofu, green beans, white miso paste for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 14 oz, pressed and cubed firm tofu
• 1 lb, trimmed green beans
• 2 tbsp white miso paste
• 2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 1 tsp, grated ginger
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Whisk 2 tbsp white miso paste, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp maple syrup, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb trimmed green beans and cook for 3 minutes until crisp-tender. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 14 oz cubed tofu to the skillet and cook for 4 minutes, turning to coat evenly. Pour the miso glaze over the tofu and green beans, stirring constantly until the glaze thickens and coats the tofu, about 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot.