Name: Asparagus Tofu Stir-Fry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch -; 1/2 teaspoon sugar -; 1-1/4 cups vegetable broth -; 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce -; 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot, divided -; 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided -; 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces -; 1 medium yellow summer squash, halved and sliced -; 2 green onions, thinly sliced -; 1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 2 cups hot cooked brown rice -; 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Asparagus Tofu Stir-Fry

1. 1 tablespoon cornstarch -

2. 1/2 teaspoon sugar -

3. 1-1/4 cups vegetable broth -

4. 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce -

5. 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot, divided -

6. 3 teaspoons canola oil, divided -

7. 1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces -

8. 1 medium yellow summer squash, halved and sliced -

9. 2 green onions, thinly sliced -

10. 1 package (14 ounces) extra-firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes -

11. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

12. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

13. 2 cups hot cooked brown rice -

14. 2 tablespoons sliced almonds, toasted -

How to cook deliciously - Asparagus Tofu Stir-Fry

1. Stage

In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside.

2. Stage

In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry 1 teaspoon ginger in 1 teaspoon oil for 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add onions; stir-fry 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm.

3. Stage

In the same pan, stir-fry tofu, salt, pepper and remaining ginger in remaining oil for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm.

4. Stage

Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add asparagus mixture and tofu; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with almonds.