Buddha Stir-Fry

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 3/4  cup water
• 1/2  cup low-sodium soy sauce
• 1/2  teaspoon Asian chili sauce (or to taste)
• 1  tablespoon sesame oil
• 1  tablespoon minced garlic
• 2  tablespoons minced ginger
• 1/2  pound green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1  red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 2  14-ounce packages firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1  cup shredded carrots
• 1  cup snow peas

Directions

Dissolve the cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of the water. Stir in the remaining water, soy sauce and chili sauce; set aside.

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and ginger; cook, stirring 15 seconds.

Add the green beans and red pepper and stir-fry 2 minutes; push them to the perimeter of the skillet.

Add the tofu and cook, stirring once or twice, 4 to 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Stir the sauce and pour it into the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes.

Add the carrots and snow peas; cook 1 to 2 minutes, or until vegetables are crisp-tender.