Sesame Tofu Stir-fry Over Rice

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 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.