15 Minute Asparagus, Tofu Stir Fry

This quick and easy vegetarian meal is very flavorful without a lot of ingredients and allows you to enjoy the nutritional benefits of these foods with minimal effort. Using the Healthy Stir-Fry cooking method makes this recipe even healthier with no heated oils while enhancing the natural flavor of the vegetables.

Prep and Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:
1 medium onion cut in half and sliced medium thick
1 TBS vegetable broth
4 medium cloves garlic, chopped
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 ½ inch cubes
1 TBS soy sauce
2 TBS rice vinegar
1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
salt and white pepper to taste

Directions:
Heat 1 TBS broth in a wok or 10-12 inch skillet. Healthy Stir Fry onion in broth over medium high heat for about 2-3 minutes stirring constantly. Add garlic, ginger, asparagus, peppers and continue to stir fry for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add tofu, soy sauce and vinegar, turn heat to low and cover for about 2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender, yet still crisp. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Serves 4

Serving Suggestion:Serve with Seaweed Rice