Ingredients for Asparagus With Tofu And Balsamic Butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 pound fresh asparagus spears
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
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How to Make Asparagus With Tofu And Balsamic Butter
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 tablespoon of balsamic vinegar, and 1 tablespoon of water.
- Cook for another minute, then add 1 pound of asparagus spears and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, or until the asparagus is tender-crisp.
- Remove the asparagus from the skillet and place it in serving bowls.
- Add 8 ounces of pressed and cubed firm tofu to the skillet with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves.
- Cook the tofu for 2-3 minutes, until heated through and lightly browned.
- Spoon the tofu and sauce over the asparagus. Garnish with extra thyme, if desired, and serve immediately over brown rice.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
15g
Fat
83g
Carbs
4g
