Description: A quick and easy non-meat meal prepared using the Healthy Sauté cooking method, emphasizing flavor with minimal ingredients and no heated oils.

Prep and Cook Time: 20 minutes

Yields: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion, cut in half and sliced medium thick
• 4 medium cloves garlic, pressed or finely chopped
• 1 TBS vegetable broth
• 2 TBS minced fresh ginger
• 3 cups thin asparagus, cut in 2-inch lengths
• 1 medium red bell pepper, thin julienne in 1-inch lengths
• 4 oz extra firm tofu, cut in 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 TBS soy sauce
• 2 TBS rice vinegar
• 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
• Salt and white pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Slice onions and chop garlic, then let them sit for at least 5 minutes to enhance their health benefits.
2. Heat 1 TBS broth in a 10-12 inch stainless steel skillet.
3. Healthy Sauté onion in broth over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
4. Add garlic, ginger, asparagus, and peppers, and continue to healthy sauté for another 1 minute, stirring constantly.
5. Add tofu, soy sauce, and vinegar.
6. Turn heat to low and cover for about 2 minutes, or until vegetables are tender yet still crisp.
7. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
8. Serve immediately.

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