Black Pepper Tofu And Asparagus


Difficulty: Beginner
Prep Time

15

minutes
Cook Time

15

minutes
Rest Time

10

minutes
Total Time

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

  • 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! 😊👨‍🍳🍽️


Difficulty: Beginner
Prep Time

15

minutes
Cook Time

15

minutes
Rest Time

10

pan class="detail-item-unit">minutes
Total Time

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

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  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

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    2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch

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  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce

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    2 tablespoons rice vinegar

  • 1 lb. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

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  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

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    1 tablespoon black pepper

  • Salt, to taste

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  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder

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    1/2 teaspoon ginger powder

  • Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish

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Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • In a large bowl, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
  • i id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-63ffad82078c4" class="direction-step">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.
  • i id="wpzoom-rcb-direction-step-1677712027669367" class="direction-step">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! 😊👨‍🍳🍽️
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