15 Minute Asparagus & Tofu Stir-Fry
Asparagus, tofu, and bell pepper are stir-fried in a Chinese based garlic-ginger-soy sauce. It's packed with deliciousness and goodness.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
6 minCook
5 minReady
15 minLow Fat, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | medium |
onions
cut in half and sliced medium thick |
|
| 4 | cloves |
garlic
medium size, chopped |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
stock
vegetable |
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
ginger
fresh and minced |
|
| 3 | cups |
asparagus
thin, cut in 2 inch lengths |
|
| 1 | medium |
sweet red bell peppers
thin julienne in 1 inch lengths |
|
| 4 | ounces |
tofu
extra firm, cut in ½ inch cubes |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
soy sauce, light
|
|
| 2 | tablespoons |
rice vinegar
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
sesame seeds
toasted |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and white pepper
to taste |
* |
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | medium |
onions
cut in half and sliced medium thick |
|
| 4 | cloves |
garlic
medium size, chopped |
|
| 15 | ml |
stock
vegetable |
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
ginger
fresh and minced |
|
| 7.1E+2 | ml |
asparagus
thin, cut in 2 inch lengths |
|
| 1 | medium |
sweet red bell peppers
thin julienne in 1 inch lengths |
|
| 115.6 | ml/g |
tofu
extra firm, cut in ½ inch cubes |
|
| 15 | ml |
soy sauce, light
|
|
| 3E+1 | ml |
rice vinegar
|
|
| 5 | ml |
sesame seeds
toasted |
|
| 1 | x |
salt and white pepper
to taste |
* |
Directions
Slice onions and chop garlic and let both sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
Heat 1 tablespoon broth in a wok or 10 to 12 inch stainless steel skillet.
Healthy Stir Fry onion in broth over medium high heat for about 2 minutes stirring constantly.
Add garlic, ginger, asparagus, peppers and continue to stir fry for another 2 minute, stirring constantly.
Add tofu, soy sauce and vinegar, turn heat to low and cover for about 2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, yet still crisp.
Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
