Asparagus And Tofu Stir-Fry With Cashews Recipe

Name: Asparagus And Tofu Stir-Fry With Cashews
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Stir-fry:; 1 lb of asparagus, stems removed, cut into 3 inch pieces; 12 oz. of extra firm tofu, quartered and cut into thin slices; 6 scallions, sliced; 2 red or orange peppers, sliced into skinny strips; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 4 cups of cooked Soba noodles; For the sauce:; 1 tbsp of canola oil; 1/3 cup of roasted, cashews; 3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce; 2 tbsp of cornstarch or arrowroot; 1 1/2 cups water or veggie stock; 1 tbsp of grated ginger; 1 tsp of sesame oil; Pinch of red pepper flakes

Servings: persons

For the Stir-fry:
1 lb of asparagus, stems removed, cut into 3 inch pieces
12 oz. of extra firm tofu, quartered and cut into thin slices
6 scallions, sliced
2 red or orange peppers, sliced into skinny strips
2 cloves of garlic, minced
4 cups of cooked Soba noodles
For the sauce:
1 tbsp of canola oil
1/3 cup of roasted, cashews
3 tbsp reduced sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp of cornstarch or arrowroot
1 1/2 cups water or veggie stock
1 tbsp of grated ginger
1 tsp of sesame oil
Pinch of red pepper flakes

1
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce and cornstarch. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients; set aside.
2
In a wok or large skillet, heat oil. Add in garlic, scallions and tofu and cook for two minutes or so. Stir in asparagus and peppers and cook until vegetables are just tender.
3
Give the sauce mixture a stir and pour it over the vegetables and stir until it is thickened and bubbly. Toss in cashews. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 1 minute or until cashews are heated through.
4
Serve over soba noodles and enjoy!
5
Nutritional Analysis
6
Calories: 360; Total Fat: 12.1g; Saturated Fat: 1.9g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 579mg; Carbohydrate: 48.2g; Dietary Fiber: 5.9g; Sugars: 7.6g; Protein: 24.4g

1018

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Stir-fry:, 1 lb of asparagus, stems removed, cut into 3 inch pieces, 12 oz. of extra firm tofu, quartered and cut into thin slices, 6 scallions, sliced, and more.

Yes, Asparagus And Tofu Stir-Fry With Cashews falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Asparagus And Tofu Stir-Fry With Cashews

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