[NEW] Tofu, Asparagus & Red Pepper Stir-fry

A recipe vibrant in both taste and color! The noteworthy flavors of asparagus and red pepper pair well with the mild tofu, which acts as a sponge for the delicious, Asian-inspired sauce.
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Prep Time: 30 min.
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Total Time: 30 mins
6 Servings
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[NEW] Tofu, Asparagus & Red Pepper Stir-fry

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Whisk together dressing ingredients and set aside.
  2. Toss tofu with half of dressing.
  3. Cook quinoa according to package directions.
  4. While quinoa cooks, heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over high heat. Add tofu and cook until crisp and brown, turning once (3-4 minutes per side). Set aside
  5. Reduce heat to medium. Sauté onion and garlic until onion is translucent (4-5 minutes). Add bell pepper, mushrooms, asparagus, and salt. Cook until vegetables are just tender and mushrooms have released their liquid (6-8 minutes).
  6. Return tofu to pan and cook until warmed (2-3 minutes). Stir in remaining dressing. Serve over quinoa, garnished with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts

6 servings per container
Serving size 245 g
Amount per serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1.4g 8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 396.1mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 36.8g 13%
Dietary Fiber 5.96g 21%
Total Sugars 5.2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 14.9g
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 0%
Calcium 155.5mg 10%
Iron 4.5mg 20%
Potassium 634.5mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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