Making Honey Ginger Tofu Stir Fry

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: maple syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index.

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh offers a higher protein content.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: coconut aminos

Coconut aminos are soy-free and lower in sodium.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier but may alter flavor.

Slice 14 ounces of tofu into half-inch slices.

Lay the tofu on a kitchen towel and cover with four layers of paper towels.

Place a cookie sheet over the tofu and put two iron skillets on top to press out moisture.

Leave the tofu to press for 20 minutes while walking the dog.

After 20 minutes, remove the tofu and check that the paper towels are soaking wet.

Cut the pressed tofu into strips instead of cubes to prevent breaking during cooking.

In a bowl, pour 1/4 cup of the stir-fry sauce over the tofu and gently mix with a rubber spatula.

Place the tofu on a silicone mat on a baking pan and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.

Preheat the oven to broil and broil the tofu for 4 minutes on one side, then flip and broil for an additional 2 minutes.

In a hot skillet, add 2 cups of asparagus and pour in 1/4 cup of the stir-fry sauce, stir-frying until cooked.

Add 2 cups of shredded carrots to the skillet and stir-fry, adding more stir-fry sauce as needed.

Once the vegetables are cooked, add the broiled tofu to the skillet and mix gently.

Serve the stir-fry over cooked grains, keeping the grains separate from the stir-fry.

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