Tofu and Vegetable Stir-Fry

13 ingredients
39 steps

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

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. 2
    Lightly spray a rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  3. 3
    Put the tofu in a medium bowl.
  4. 4
    Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon broth, stirring well.
  5. 5
    Place the tofu in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  6. 6
    Bake for 30 minutes.
  7. 7
    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.
  8. 8
    Watch carefully so they do not get too brown.
  9. 9
    Pour onto a small plate.
  10. 10
    Set aside.
  11. 11
    In a small bowl, stir together the cornstarch, gingerroot, red pepper flakes, remaining 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and remaining 2/3 cup broth.
  12. 12
    Set aside.
  13. 13
    When the tofu has about 20 minutes of baking time remaining, lightly spray a large skillet with cooking spray.
  14. 14
    Cook the asparagus, bell pepper, onion, and garlic over medium-high heat for 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  15. 15
    Stir in the bean sprouts.
  16. 16
    Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently.
  17. 17
    Stir the cornstarch mixture.
  18. 18
    Stir into the asparagus mixture.
  19. 19
    Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until thickened and bubbly, stirring constantly.
  20. 20
    Gently stir in the tofu.
  21. 21
    Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through.
  22. 22
    Sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
  23. 23
    (Per Serving)
  24. 24
    Calories: 200
  25. 25
    Total Fat: 6.0g
  26. 26
    Saturated: 0.5g
  27. 27
    Trans: 0.0g
  28. 28
    Polyunsaturated: 1.5g
  29. 29
    Monounsaturated: 3.5g
  30. 30
    Cholesterol: 0mg
  31. 31
    Sodium: 275mg
  32. 32
    Carbohydrates: 18g
  33. 33
    Fiber: 5g
  34. 34
    Sugars: 5g
  35. 35
    Protein: 19g
  36. 36
    Dietary Exchanges
  37. 37
    1/2 Starch
  38. 38
    1 Vegetable
  39. 39
    2 Lean Meat

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