Black Pepper Tofu And Asparagus
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Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus is a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The combination of crispy tofu, tender asparagus, and spicy black pepper sauce creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s sure to please your taste buds. With a prep time of just 20-30 minutes and a cook time of around 10-15 minutes, this dish is also incredibly easy to make. Plus, it’s packed with protein and fiber from the tofu and asparagus, making it a nutritious choice for any meal. Whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking for a meatless meal option, Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus is definitely worth trying!
Ingredients
14 oz. extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon black pepper
Salt, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
- While the tofu is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, black pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Add the asparagus to the skillet with the tofu and toss to combine. Pour the black pepper sauce over the tofu and asparagus and stir to coat.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until the asparagus is tender and the sauce is thick and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Enjoy making this mouth-watering Black Pepper Tofu And Asparagus! Let us know in the comments how yours turned out and any tweaks you made. Happy cooking! 😊👨🍳🍽️
15
minutes15
minutes10
40
minutes
Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus is a delicious and healthy vegetarian dish that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The combination of crispy tofu, tender asparagus, and spicy black pepper sauce creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that’s sure to please your taste buds. With a prep time of just 20-30 minutes and a cook time of around 10-15 minutes, this dish is also incredibly easy to make. Plus, it’s packed with protein and fiber from the tofu and asparagus, making it a nutritious choice for any meal. Whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking for a meatless meal option, Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus is definitely worth trying!
Ingredients
14 oz. extra firm tofu, drained and cut into 1-inch cubes
li>2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup cornstarch
li>2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
li>1 tablespoon maple syrup
Salt, to taste
li>1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- While the tofu is cooking, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, black pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder, and salt in a small bowl.
- Add the asparagus to the skillet with the tofu and toss to combine. Pour the black pepper sauce over the tofu and asparagus and stir to coat.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
- Enjoy making this mouth-watering Black Pepper Tofu And Asparagus! Let us know in the comments how yours turned out and any tweaks you made. Happy cooking! 😊👨🍳🍽️ ul>