Sesame Tofu Stir Fry Over Rice

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by Cooking LIght

Ingredients

• 1 tbs sesame seeds
• 1 tbs black sesame seeds
• 1/2 ts salt
• 1 lb (extra)firm tofu, drained and cut into 1 inch cubes
• 2 tsp peanut oil
• 2 tsp dark sesame oil
• Cooking spray
• 4 cups thinly sliced shiitakes (about 3/4 lb)
• 3 cups (2 inch) slices asparagus (about 1 lb)
• 1/4 cup sliced green onions
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 2 tsp hoisin sauce
• 1.5 tbs soy sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1 tsp chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee)
• 2 cups cooked long-grain brown rice

Directions

Combine sesame seeds and 1/4 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add the tofu cubes; toss gently to coat. Combine oils in a large nonstick skilled over medium high heat. Add tofu; stir-fry 5 minutes or until tofu is golden. Remove tofu from pan; keep warm.

2. Return pan to heat; coat with cooking spray. Add mushrooms; stir-fry 3 minutes or until mushrooms begin to brown. Add asparagus; stir-fry 4 minutes or until asparagus is crips-tender. Reduce heat to medium; stir in green onions.

3. Combine broth and next 4 ingredients (brothe through garlic sauce). Add broth mixture to pan; remove from heat (sauce will thikcen). Add tofu and remaining 1/4 tsp salt; toss genetly to combine. Server over rice.

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