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Tofu and Asparagus Stir-Fry

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Tofu and Asparagus Stir-Fry

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Nutritional Info

Per serving, about: -
cal 191
pro 12 g
total fat 12 g
sat. fat 2 g
carb 13 g
fibre 3 g
chol -
sodium 351 mg
%RDI: -
calcium 14
iron 19
vit A 23
vit C 97
folate 17

Enjoy this fabulous vegetarian stir-fry any night of the week. It's quick, easy and good for you, too! For a video demo of this dish, click here.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg (350 g) extra-firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil, approx.
  • 2 green onions, chopped and separated into white and green parts
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 small piece fresh gingerroot, sliced
  • 3 cups chopped asparagus
  • 1 sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch hot pepper flakes, (optional)
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • Hot  Rice noodles
  • Sauce:
  • 1 cup vegetable stock or chicken stock
  • 4 tsp black bean garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Preparation

Sauce: In bowl, stir together stock, black bean sauce and cornstarch; set aside.

Drain and pat tofu dry; cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes. In large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat; stir-fry white parts of green onions, garlic and ginger for 20 seconds. Add asparagus, red pepper and tofu, adding more oil if necessary, stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Stir in sauce and hot pepper flakes (if using); bring to boil and boil, stirring, until thickened and tofu and vegetables are coated with sauce, about 1 minute. Sprinkle sesame oil over top. Serve over hot rice noodles. Sprinkle with green parts of green onions.

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