Asparagus with Burger and Tofu

Asian, Dinner

 

Asparagus with Burger and Tofu
This stir fry is so versatile, it works will with beef, as well as plant-based ground "meat." It's also perfect fas a busy week night meal. Plus, it's gluten free, and can be as spicy, or mild as you'd like!
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Gluten-Free, Plant-based, Tofu, Vegetables
Servings: 4
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Adapted from Kay Chun, New York Times

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oyster sauce
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons agave (or honey)
  • ½ teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Aleppo pepper
  • 2 teaspoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil (Divided. Or other neutral oil, such as avocado or canola)
  • 8 ounces ground turkey (or beef or plant-based burger)
  • 4 scallions (thinly sliced, approximately ½ cup. Divided)
  • 8 ounces firm tofu (crumbled. Approximately 1 ½ cups)
  • 12 ounces asparagus (trimmed and sliced into ½" slices)
  • 1 red pepper (seeded and sliced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (peeled and grated)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted peanuts (roasted )
  • ¼ teaspoon Tabasco (or other hot sauce. Optional)
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine oyster sauce, water, tamari, vinegar, agave, sesame oil, and Aleppo pepper. whisk in the cornstarch until smooth. set aside
  • Heat a 12” skillet or wok over a medium-high heat. When it’s heated, add 1 tablespoon of the oil, and then add the ground meat. beef and ¼ cup of the scallions. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring and breaking up the meat, until browned, about 3 minutes. set the meat aside in a bowl
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of oil, and then the tofu. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is dry and golden, about 5 minutes
  • Add the asparagus, red pepper, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until asparagus is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Add the meat (and any accumulated juices) and oyster sauce mixture. Stir until everything is warmed through, about 1 minute. Mix in the remaining ¼ cup scallions and peanuts
  • Adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, and hot sauce
  • Serve with rice, and hot sauce on the side, if using
Nutrition Facts
Asparagus with Burger and Tofu
Serving Size
 
4 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
314
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
31
mg
10
%
Sodium
 
928
mg
40
%
Potassium
 
561
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
17
g
6
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
8
g
9
%
Protein
 
25
g
50
%
Vitamin A
 
1931
IU
39
%
Vitamin C
 
46
mg
56
%
Calcium
 
121
mg
12
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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