Asparagus & Tofu

Add this quick-and-easy non-meat meal to your Healthiest Way of Eating this week. Prepared by using our Healthy Sauté cooking method it has great flavor with a minimal number of ingredients and is prepared without the use of heated oils.

Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced medium thick
• 4 medium cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 TBS vegetable broth
• 2 TBS minced fresh ginger
• 3 cups thin asparagus, cut in 2-inch lengths
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thin julienne in 1-inch lengths
• 4 oz extra firm tofu, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 TBS soy sauce
• 2 TBS rice vinegar
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• salt and white pepper to taste

Directions:

1.    Slice onions and chop garlic and let both sit for at least 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.

2.    Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10-12 inch stainless steel skillet. Healthy Sauté onion in broth over medium high heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

3.    Add garlic, ginger, asparagus, and peppers and continue to healthy sauté for another 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4.    Add tofu, soy sauce, and vinegar. Turn heat to low and cover for about 2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, yet still crisp.

5.    Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with sesame seeds.