Coconut-Braised Tofu

Steps

1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, miso paste, and sugar.
2. In a nonstick skillet at least 12 inches, heat 1 tbsp of olive oil over medium high heat. Add green beans and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until slightly charred, 5-8 minutes. Transfer green beans to a plate.
3. Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and heat. Add the tofu and cook for 3 minutes. Turn over tofu cubes (they should be golden-brown), and cook another 3 minutes, until multiple sides are golden brown (you can repeat a few more times on different sides if desired)
4. Push the tofu to the side of the pan, reduce heat to medium. Add another tablespoon of oil, then the shallots and minced garlic. Stir continuously until fragrent, 2-3 minutes.
5. Add coconut milk, along with the whisked soy sauce/miso/sugar. Stir until all ingredients well combine, then reduce heat to low. Let the sauce and tofu reduce for about 5 minutes. Add cooked green beans, scallions and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Stir until combined.
6. Serve with rice