Sesame Tofu Stir-Fry over Rice

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 5 Minutes

Ready In: 15 Minutes

Servings: 4

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Ingredients:

1 tablespoon sesame seeds

1 tablespoon black sesame seed

1/2 teaspoon salt, divided

1 (16 ounce) package firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes

2 teaspoons peanut oil

2 teaspoons dark sesame oil

cooking spray

4 cups thinly sliced shiitake mushroom caps (about 3/4 pound)

3 cups asparagus, 2 inch dice (about 1 pound)

1/4 cup thinly sliced green onion

1/2 cup reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth

2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 1/2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon chili-garlic sauce (such as lee kum kee)

2 cups cooked long-grain brown rice

Directions:

1. Combine sesame seeds and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the tofu cubes; toss gently to coat.
2. Combine oils in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu; stir-fry 5 minutes or until tofu is golden. Remove tofu from pan; keep warm.
3. Return pan to heat; coat with cooking spray. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 3 minutes or until mushrooms begin to brown.
4. Add asparagus; stir-fry 4 minutes or until asparagus is crisp-tender. Reduce heat to medium; stir in green onions.
5. Combine broth and next 4 ingredients (broth through garlic sauce). Add broth mixture to pan; remove from heat (sauce will thicken). Add tofu and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt; toss gently to combine. Serve over rice.

By RecipeOfHealth.com