Sesame Tofu Stir-Fry over Rice

Submitted by dicentra

"Cooking Light"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 4

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.