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Tofu and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Ingredients
This recipe was developed with thin asparagus. If your stalks are especially thick, add them with the carrots and green onions in step 4 instead. Using store-bought garlic and ginger pastes can cut down on prep; look for tubed pastes in the produce department.
1/3 cup water
3 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 Tbsp. grated ginger, from a 1" knob
2 tsp. brown sugar
2 tsp. cornstarch
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil
1 bunch green onions
1 (14- to 16-oz.) block extra-firm tofu, drained
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil, divided
1 cup carrot coins
1 bunch thin asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2" pieces
Sesame seeds, for serving (optional)
Steamed rice, for serving
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Tofu and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Tofu and Asparagus Stir-Fry

Tofu and Asparagus Stir-Fry
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  • Servings:Serves 4
  • Prep Time:15 minutes
  • Cook Time:20 minutes
directions
1. In a small bowl, whisk water, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, cornstarch, and sesame oil until sugar is dissolved; set aside. Separate white parts and green parts of green onions. Cut white parts into 1" pieces. Thinly slice green parts and set aside for serving.
2. Wrap tofu in a clean kitchen towel, then gather ends of towel and twist over a sink to release as much liquid as possible (it's OK if block starts to crumble). Unwrap and use hands to crumble tofu over a medium bowl, aiming for coarse, pea-size crumbles.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high until shimmering. Add tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned all over, 8 to 10 minutes; return to bowl.
4. Add remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil to skillet, then add carrots and white parts of green onions and cook, tossing frequently, until carrots are bright orange, about 2 minutes. Add asparagus and cook, tossing frequently, until bright green and slightly tender, 3 more minutes.
5. Stir soy sauce mixture to recombine, then add it and tofu to vegetables. Cook, stirring gently and constantly, until sauce has thickened and clings to food, about 2 more minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds (if using) and reserved green onions; serve alongside rice.
Source: Hannaford fresh Magazine, March-April 2023
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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