Perfect Green Beans

Green beans are a great side dish to almost any meal... I've made them easy, quick and delicious. Who said green beans have to be soggy and gross? THESE ARE CRUNCHY AND FLAVORFUL! Go green beans!

Ingredients:
- 1 bag frozen green beans
- 1/2 onion, sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- olive oil

To Make:
In a large skillet, drizzle with olive oil and saute the onions and garlic for 2 minutes on medium high heat. Add in the green beans. Drizzle more olive oil over top. Mix together. Add in the soy sauce, red pepper, salt and pepper. Mix together. Saute for 3 minutes. Cover for 1 minute. Taste the green beans... if they are still cold, cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. They should be warm and crunchy.

Serve immediately.

Succulent Green Beans w/ Sautéed Tofu

If you want something light and really healthy yet filling, this is the perfect dish. I love the combination of crunchy green beans and the silky tofu. This is an amazing combination.

Ingredients:
- 1 package of frozen green beans
- 1/4 red bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1/4 yellow bell pepper, sliced thin
- 1/4 onion, sliced thin
- 1 package firm tofu, drained
- olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
- crushed red pepper flakes
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper

To Make:

Drain tofu in a colander before use. (If possible, remove from package, drain water and store in a plastic container overnight before use.)

In a medium pan, drizzle with olive oil and turn onto medium heat. Add in the sliced onion, red and yellow bell peppers and saute for about 2 minutes on medium heat. Season with salt and pepper.

Add package of green beans. Add a tablespoon of olive oil over top. Season the top with salt and pepper. Add in 1 teaspoon of garlic powder and crushed red pepper. Mix together and let this saute on the stove for about 8-10 minutes, or until the green beans are cooked yet still crispy. Add the last 1/2 teaspoon of soy sauce, mix and let finish cooking, stirring every 2 minutes.

Slice the tofu into 1/2 inch thick pieces, making long rectangles.

In another pan, add 2 tablespoon of olive oil and heat the pan about 2 minutes on medium high heat before adding in the tofu.

Gently add the slices of tofu (about 5/6 for 2 people) and season them with salt and pepper.

Allow them to saute about 3 minutes on each side, just getting them slightly browned on either side.

Arrange the tofu in the center of a plate and top with a mound of veggies.

Serve while hot.