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15 Minute Asparagus & Tofu Stir-Fry

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Recipe

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 servings

Prep

6 min

Cook

5 min

Ready

15 min
Low 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
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4 cloves garlic
medium size, chopped
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1 tablespoon stock
vegetable
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2 tablespoons ginger
fresh and minced
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3 cups asparagus
thin, cut in 2 inch lengths
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1 medium sweet red bell peppers
thin julienne in 1 inch lengths
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4 ounces tofu
extra firm, cut in ½ inch cubes
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1 tablespoon soy sauce, light
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2 tablespoons rice vinegar
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1 teaspoon sesame seeds
toasted
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1 x salt and white pepper
to taste
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Ingredients

Amount Measure Ingredient Features
1 medium onions
cut in half and sliced medium thick
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4 cloves garlic
medium size, chopped
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15 ml stock
vegetable
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3E+1 ml ginger
fresh and minced
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7.1E+2 ml asparagus
thin, cut in 2 inch lengths
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1 medium sweet red bell peppers
thin julienne in 1 inch lengths
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115.6 ml/g tofu
extra firm, cut in ½ inch cubes
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15 ml soy sauce, light
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3E+1 ml rice vinegar
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5 ml sesame seeds
toasted
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1 x salt and white pepper
to taste
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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.



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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 198g (7.0 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 8621% from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 145mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 4g 15%
Sugars g
Protein 12g
Vitamin A 34% Vitamin C 81%
Calcium 16% Iron 17%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?
 

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