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Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry

This recipe will eliminate all doubt that good-for-you tofu can be tasty, too!

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4, 1 2/3 cups per serving

Ingredients

Cooking spray
24 ounces light extra-firm tofu, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon soy sauce (lowest sodium available), divided use
1 tablespoon low-sodium vegetable broth and 2/3 cup low-sodium vegetable broth, divided use
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons grated peeled gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
8 to 10 ounces fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into thin strips
1/2 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic or 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
4 ounces fresh bean sprouts

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

    Step 2

    Put the tofu in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon broth, stirring well. Place the tofu in a single layer on the baking sheet.

    Step 3

    Bake for 30 minutes.

    Step 4

    Meanwhile, in a small skillet over low heat, dry-roast the sesame seeds for about 2 minutes, or just until fragrant and golden, stirring frequently. Watch carefully so they do not get too brown. Pour onto a small plate. Set aside.

    Step 5

    In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch, gingerroot, red pepper flakes, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and remaining 2/3 cup broth. Set aside.

    Step 6

    When the tofu has about 20 minutes of baking time remaining, lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray. Cook the asparagus, bell pepper, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Step 7

    Stir in the bean sprouts. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

    Step 8

    Stir the cornstarch mixture. Stir into the asparagus mixture. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly.

    Step 9

    Gently stir in the tofu. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.

  2. nutrition information

    Step 10

    (Per Serving)

    Step 11

    Calories: 200

    Step 12

    Total Fat: 6.0g

    Step 13

    Saturated: 0.5g

    Step 14

    Trans: 0.0g

    Step 15

    Polyunsaturated: 1.5g

    Step 16

    Monounsaturated: 3.5g

    Step 17

    Cholesterol: 0mg

    Step 18

    Sodium: 275mg

    Step 19

    Carbohydrates: 18g

    Step 20

    Fiber: 5g

    Step 21

    Sugars: 5g

    Step 22

    Protein: 19g

    Step 23

    Dietary Exchanges

    Step 24

    1/2 Starch

    Step 25

    1 Vegetable

    Step 26

    2 Lean Meat

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