Dinner

Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus is for Dinner.

Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus takes 60 minutes to prepare.

Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus takes 15 minutes to cook.

Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus are:

1 block Tofu, firm
1 serving Black Peppercorns (1) (by BAM816)
2 serving Garlic, cooked (1 clove / serving)
1 tsp Ginger Root
1 tbsp Argo Cornstarch
3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1.5 cup Asparagus, fresh
.25 cup Soy Sauce
4 tsp Granulated Sugar

Here is how you make Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus:

*Wrap tofu in a clean kitchen towel and place in a shallow baking dish or on a rimmed baking sheet. Weigh down with a heavy object.Let sit at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour (go the full time if you can).*coarsely crack peppercorns in a spice mill or with a mortar and pestle (you can use a chef?s knife or a very heavy object, although be prepared for some peppercorns to fly!); set aside. Finely grate garlic and ginger into a small bowl; set aside.*Unwrap tofu and cut into 1" cubes. Transfer tofu to a medium bowl. Add cornstarch and salt and toss gently to coat tofu.*Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Arrange tofu in skillet in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown and crisp all over, 6?8 minutes. Using tongs or a slotted spoon, transfer to a large plate or baking sheet.*Reduce heat to medium and add reserved cracked pepper to skillet. Cook, stirring often, until very fragrant, about 2 minutes, then add asparagus and cook, stirring often, until bright green, about 1 minute. Add reserved garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute.*Return tofu to pan and gently toss to combine. Increase heat to medium-high, add soy sauce and sugar, and cook, tossing occasionally, until sauce thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add vinegar. Taste and add more salt and/or vinegar if needed.To serve, divide rice among plates/bowls and top with tofu mixture.Serving Size: 4 bowlsNumber of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user HERBAL_TEA_LVR.

The nutritional information for Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 192.0

• Total Fat: 14.0 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 909.3 mg
• Total Carbs: 11.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
• Protein: 8.9 g

The dietary needs meet for Black Pepper Tofu and Asparagus is Vegetarian