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Shiitake Asparagus Stir-Fry with Tofu

Shiitake mushrooms add an earthy flavor to this colorful dish. From eatbetteramerica.

Prep Time:40 min

Start to Finish:40 min

makes:4 servings

Marinade
1/2	cup water
3	tablespoons soy sauce
1	tablespoon finely chopped gingerroot
1	tablespoon rice vinegar
2	teaspoons honey
Stir-Fry
1	(12.3-oz.) pkg. firm or extra-firm tofu, drained, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2	teaspoons cornstarch
6	oz. uncooked vermicelli
1	tablespoon oil
1	medium carrot, thinly sliced diagonally
1	small onion, cut into thin wedges
12	oz. fresh asparagus spears, trimmed, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1	(3.5-oz.) pkg. fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced (about 1 1/3 cups)
1	garlic clove, minced

1.	In medium nonmetal bowl, combine all marinade ingredients; mix well. Add tofu cubes; stir gently. Let stand 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving marinade. Stir cornstarch into marinade. Set aside.
2.	Cook vermicelli to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
3.	Meanwhile, spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat until hot. Add drained tofu; cook 6 to 9 minutes or until lightly browned on all sides, turning carefully with pancake turner. Remove tofu from skillet; keep warm.
4.	In same skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Add carrot, onion, asparagus, mushrooms and garlic; cook and stir 6 to 8 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return tofu to skillet. Stir marinade; pour over tofu and vegetables. Cook and stir 30 to 60 seconds or until sauce is bubbly and thickened. Serve over vermicelli.

Nutritional Information

1/4 of Recipe: Calories 320 (Calories from Fat 60); Total Fat 6g (Saturated Fat 1g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Sodium 910mg; Total Carbohydrate 50g (Dietary Fiber 4g, Sugars 6g); Protein 16g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 60%; Vitamin C 4%; Calcium 6%; Iron 20% Exchanges: 2 1/2 Starch; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Medium-Fat Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

MyPyramid Servings 1 c Vegetables, 1 tsp Fats & Oils, 2 oz-equivalents Grains

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