Discover the culinary journey of the most delectable "Soy Glazed Tofu and Asparagus" dish. This tantalizing recipe brings together the harmonious blend of savory soy sauce, the robust flavors of ginger and garlic, and the delicate crunch of fresh asparagus, all lovingly embracing tender tofu. Vegetarian and meat lovers alike will find solace in this wholesome dish, where the glaze's umami richness and the asparagus' crisp texture create a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our curated guide to cooking the best "Soy Glazed Tofu and Asparagus" that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
Here are our top 19 tried and tested recipes!
SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN AND TOFU WITH SPRING VEGETABLES
Steps:
- Set a saute pan with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and, once oil starts to smoke lightly, place the chicken into the hot pan. Saute the chicken until it is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Wipe the pan clean and set it back over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Once the oil begins to lightly smoke again, add the floured tofu and saute until golden brown on all sides. Remove the tofu from the pan and set it aside.
- Next, add the broccoli and peas to the pan and saute until tender. Reduce heat to medium-low and push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Add the honey to the other side of the pan and heat it until it begins to simmer. Add the soy sauce and bring everything to a simmer.
- Stir in the edamame and red pepper flakes, cooking for 30 seconds, before adding the chicken and tofu to the pan. Saute everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated and glazed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Cholesterol 27 milligrams, Sodium 627 milligrams, Carbohydrate 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 24 grams
SOY-HONEY GLAZED SALMON WITH ASPARAGUS
Lovely low-ingredient seafood meal! Serve with your choice of grain if needed. Also would be good with other veggies. This recipe is easy to double for larger families.
Provided by Casie Price
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Salmon Broiled Salmon Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place a steamer insert into a saucepan and fill with water to just below the bottom of the steamer. Bring water to a boil. Add asparagus, cover, and steam until slightly tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
- Whisk soy sauce and honey together in a bowl until glaze is smooth.
- Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and brush with olive oil.
- Place salmon fillet and asparagus on the prepared baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
- Broil in the preheated oven for 5 minutes. Drizzle 2/3 of the glaze over salmon and asparagus. Broil until fish flakes easily with a fork, 3 to 5 minutes. Drizzle remaining glaze over salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.6 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 76.1 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 4.7 g, Protein 29.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 488.4 mg, Sugar 12.9 g
EASY SOY-GLAZED TOFU AND CARROTS
This dish is similar to a stir-fry but it's cooked in the broiler, not on the stove. Be sure to use extra-firm tofu in this recipe, as it will hold up better than other types of tofu when broiled and tossed.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Lunch Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat broiler. If using a broilerproof rimmed baking sheet, set rack 4 inches from heat; if using a broiler pan, set rack so that top of pan is 4 inches from heat. In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon salt. Add carrots; toss to coat.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer carrots (reserving bowl with marinade) to sheet (or pan). Push carrots to one side.
- Working with a few pieces at a time, add tofu to marinade in bowl; turn gently to coat, and transfer to sheet. Reserve bowl with marinade.
- Broil until carrots are tender and tofu is browned, turning tofu halfway through cooking time and tossing carrots occasionally (more frequently toward end of cooking time), 30 to 35 minutes.
- Transfer tofu and carrots to reserved bowl with marinade. Add scallions, vinegar, and sesame oil; toss gently to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 g, Fat 21 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 22 g
ASPARAGUS SALAD WITH SOY-MUSTARD DRESSING
There are real differences between skinny and fat asparagus spears, aside from appearance, and it's worth attending to them. With either, you must first break off the woody bottoms (magically, they snap off in pretty much the right place every time), a quick but necessary chore. But it is always worth peeling thick asparagus, from stem to the bottom of the flower bud. The best way to do this is with a vegetable peeler. Lay each spear on a flat surface and give it a few quick strokes. The difference between peeled and unpeeled thick spears is substantial. When they are peeled, they can be cooked for considerably less time, leaving them bright green and perfectly crisp-tender, rather than a soggy mess. They're done when you can easily insert a skewer or a thin-bladed knife into the thickest part of the stalk. (If you don't peel them, the soggy mess is just about the only way to get the skin tender.)
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, salads and dressings
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook asparagus just until bright green but tender, up to 4 or 5 minutes for thicker spears. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water (or, better still, plunge into ice water). Drain again and set aside. (You can wrap asparagus and refrigerate for up to a day at this point. Bring to room temperature before serving.)
- Whisk together mustard, egg yolks, soy sauce, lemon juice and just enough olive oil (start with a tablespoon) to make a smooth dressing. Toss with asparagus and serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 65, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 267 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SOY GLAZE
Love it on grilled chicken or tuna. It gives an Asian flair.
Provided by Jack
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Stir brown sugar, soy sauce, white sugar, water, white wine vinegar, rice vinegar, and ground ginger together in a saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until reduced in volume by half, about 30 minutes.
- Let glaze cool to thicken, at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 116.8 calories, Carbohydrate 28.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 1.2 g, Sodium 758.4 mg, Sugar 26.7 g
CRISPY TOFU WITH MAPLE-SOY GLAZE
Whenever you're cooking tofu, here's one of our no-fail techniques: Draining the tofu, then squeezing out as much water as possible (without smashing it), is the key to the crispiest cubes.
Provided by Chris Morocco
Categories Bon Appétit Dinner Tofu Soy Sauce Maple Syrup Ginger Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Healthy Quick & Easy
Yield 2-4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Drain tofu, then sandwich between several layers of kitchen towels to remove excess liquid. Cut into 9 cubes.
- Whisk soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, red pepper flakes, and ginger in a small bowl.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. When oil is rippling across the surface, carefully add tofu so it doesn't splash. Cook, undisturbed, until very crisp and dark brown underneath, 3-4 minutes. Carefully turn and repeat on opposite side. Holding tofu back with a spatula or slotted spoon, pour out oil into a small bowl. Return skillet to medium-high heat and add soy sauce mixture. Cook, reducing heat to medium so it doesn't over-reduce or burn and basting tofu occasionally, until glaze is thick enough to coat a spoon, about 4 minutes.
- Divide tofu among plates. Drizzle with glaze, then top with scallions. Serve with rice alongside.
SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH ASPARAGUS AND SCALLIONS
Categories Chicken Kid-Friendly Dinner Lunch Buffet Asparagus Bon Appétit Small Plates
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Toast aniseed in a small dry skillet over medium heat, tossing, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Let cool; finely chop.
- Whisk garlic, lime juice, soy sauce, honey, and aniseed in a large bowl. Add chicken and toss to coat. Let sit at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 450°. Transfer chicken and marinade to a foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, placing chicken skin side down.
- Roast until fat begins to render, 15-20 minutes. Turn chicken skin side up and continue to roast, basting occasionally with pan drippings, until chicken is cooked through and deeply browned, 15-20 minutes longer.
- After turning chicken, toss asparagus and scallions with oil on another rimmed baking sheet; season with salt and pepper.
- Roast, shaking pan halfway through, until tender, 10-15 minutes (thinner stalks will cook more quickly).
- Transfer chicken to a platter. Pour any pan juices into a glass measuring cup. Let sit a few minutes, then spoon off fat from surface.
- Spoon pan juices over chicken and serve with asparagus, scallions, cilantro, and lime wedges.
- DO AHEAD: Chicken can be marinated 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
CHILI-GLAZED TOFU OVER ASPARAGUS AND RICE
Great vegan main dish. The tofu is really great. From Cooking Light October 2004. Slightly modified. If you prefer, before cutting tofu put it on a plate on top of a couple of paper towels, add another plate and flatten with a couple of large cans for about half an hour.
Provided by Kumquat the Cats fr
Categories Rice
Time 50m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Prepare rice according to package directions.
- Boil asparagus in 1/2 cup water for 2-3 minutes or until desired tenderness. Drain.
- While rice cooks, heat peanut oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Combine sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger and cili sauce in a small bowl. Sprinkle tofu with 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
- Add tofu to pan and cook 3-4 minutes on each side or until browned. Add soy sauce mixture and cook 20 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Combine rice, asparagus, 1/2 teaspoon salt, carrot and sesame oil. Serve tofu over rice.
SOY GLAZED TOFU AND ASPARAGUS
It couldn't be easier! Makes a nice side dish, or could serve as a main dish if you're in a vegetarian mood! Subtly sweet with just a hint of spice. Enjoy!
Provided by IHeartDogs
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 17m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat sesame oil and red pepper flakes in nonstick skillet or wok.
- Cut asparagus spears into 1 1/2 inch pieces.
- Add asparagus and tofu to heated sesame oil and stir-fry for 5 minutes.
- Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes.
- Add garlic, saute, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds.
- Mix sugar and soy sauce together in small bowl until combined and add to pan.
- Mix well to coat and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Asparagus should be crisp-tender at this point.
- Serve.
SOY-GLAZED TOFU WITH ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOMS
Steps:
- Heat sesame oil and red pepper flakes in nonstick skillet or wok. Add asparagus and tofu to heated sesame oil and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes. Add garlic, saute, stirring constantly, for 30 seconds. Mix sugar and soy sauce together in small bowl until combined and add to pan. Mix well to coat and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes. Asparagus should be crisp-tender at this point..
HONEY-SOY ASPARAGUS
It's love at first bite when you get a delectable burst of sweet-and-salty flavor with just the right amount of garlic in this simple side. Just trim the asparagus, and it's ready to eat in the blink of an eye. -Lisa Daniell, Loveland, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large skillet, melt butter. Stir in the soy sauce, honey and garlic. Add asparagus; saute until crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 386mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
SESAME ASPARAGUS AND TOFU
Tofu is the star of this healthy recipe with a sesame-infused sauce.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Vegetarian Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon soy sauce, mustard, sesame oil, vinegar, and chives. Bring a large stockpot of water to boil. Blanch asparagus just until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a colander, and rinse under cold water. Set aside.
- Pour sesame seeds onto a small plate. Place remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce and tofu in a medium bowl. Turn tofu in soy sauce to coat; let sit 30 seconds. Remove a baton; dip one side in sesame seeds. Transfer to a clean plate. Repeat with remaining batons.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Arrange tofu, with sesame seeds down, in pan. Cook until golden brown on the bottoms, about 5 minutes. Brown remaining sides, about 2 minutes per side; remove from skillet.
- In a large bowl, toss the asparagus in vinaigrette. Divide the asparagus and tofu among four plates, and drizzle with any remaining vinaigrette. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99 g, Fat 6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, Sodium 167 g
BLACK PEPPER STIR-FRIED TOFU AND ASPARAGUS
This fast, one-skillet stir-fry dinner combines vibrant spring vegetables with hearty tofu in a rich and spicy black-pepper sauce. (Use freshly ground pepper, if possible, for the ideal combination of flavor and heat.) The tofu is simmered in the fragrant sauce, which is spiked with aromatic garlic and ginger until it has absorbed all of the flavors and is nicely glazed. This recipe is perfect for using up that pencil-thin asparagus, which cooks quickly and toes the line between crisp and tender, while sweet snap peas balance out the assertive sauce. The dish can be served over baby spinach or in lettuce cups instead of with rice for a satisfying salad.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, one pot, main course
Time 20m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon black pepper and 2 tablespoons of water. In a large nonstick skillet, combine tofu and half of the black pepper sauce, and season with salt. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and nicely coats the tofu, about 5 minutes. Slide glazed tofu and any sauce out onto a rimmed plate.
- Wipe or rinse out the skillet and heat oil over medium. Add shallot and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 2 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add asparagus and snap peas, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Add scallions, the remaining black pepper sauce and the tofu, and cook, stirring, until vegetables are evenly coated in the sauce. Stir in cilantro, and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Divide tofu and vegetables among plates and spoon over any remaining pan sauce. Serve with rice.
GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS
Make and share this Grilled Soy-Sesame Asparagus recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Vegetable
Time 12m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Toss asparagus with other ingredients.
- Grill over coals on a fine-mesh grate until crisp tender, about 7-10 minutes (time will vary with size).
- To cook indoors, bake in a 400F oven for 12 minutes or until cooked the way you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.5, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 340.6, Carbohydrate 11.7, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 5.9, Protein 5.8
GRILLED SOY-SESAME ASPARAGUS
This asparagus pairs especially well with Asian types of grilled foods, such as kebabs or satays.
Provided by Sue Lau
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Asparagus
Time 18m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat grill for high heat.
- In a bowl, mix sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, and brown sugar. Place asparagus in the bowl, and toss to coat.
- Lightly oil a fine-mesh grill grate. Place asparagus on grate, and cook 8 minutes, until tender but firm. Garnish with sesame seeds to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 99.8 calories, Carbohydrate 9.8 g, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 4.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 230.1 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
MAPLE GLAZED TOFU
A vegetarian alternative for ham; great for Easter, Christmas, etc.
Provided by doll
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes Vegetarian Protein Tofu
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Whisk together maple syrup, pineapple juice, soy sauce, and mustard in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and stir in the tofu. Cook and stir until the tofu is evenly browned. Stir in syrup mixture and continue to cook until the glaze has reduced. Top with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 407.1 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Fat 14 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 360.3 mg, Sugar 53.6 g
ASPARAGUS TOFU STIR-FRY
With its flavorful ginger sauce and fresh vegetables, this tasty dish is a favorite. I get rave reviews every time I serve it, and it doesn't bother my husband's food allergies. Check out our guide if you're new to tofu. -Phyllis Smith, Chimacum, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch, sugar, broth and soy sauce until smooth; set aside. , In a large nonstick skillet or wok, stir-fry 1 teaspoon ginger in 1 teaspoon oil for 1 minute. Add asparagus; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Add squash; stir-fry 2 minutes longer. Add onions; stir-fry 1 minute longer or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove and keep warm. , In the same pan, stir-fry tofu, salt, pepper and remaining ginger in remaining oil for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and keep warm., Stir cornstarch mixture and add to the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add asparagus mixture and tofu; heat through. Serve with rice; sprinkle with almonds.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 11g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 682mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
SOY-GLAZED TOFU AND CARROTS
Make and share this Soy-Glazed Tofu and Carrots recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Hadice
Categories Soy/Tofu
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat broiler.
- Set oven rack 5 inches from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together vegetable oil, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- Add carrots; toss to coat.
- With a slotted spoon, transfer carrots (reserve bowl with marinade) to broiling pan, keeping carrots on one side.
- A few pieces at a time, add tofu to marinade; turn gently to coat and transfer to broiling pan (reserve remaining marinade).
- Broil until carrots are tender and tofu is browned, turning tofu halfway through cooking time.
- Toss carrots occasionally (more during the last few minutes of cooking), 30-35 minutes.
- Transfer tofu and carrots to marinade bowl, add scallions, vinegar and sesame oil; toss gently to combine.
GREEN CURRY GLAZED TOFU
To make crispy, flavorful tofu without having to press it first, use this smart method from Andrea Nguyen, the author of "Asian Tofu" (Ten Speed Press, 2012) and other cookbooks: Warm the tofu in a pan with a small amount of flavorful sauce. As it cooks, it will dry out and absorb the flavors of the sauce. Next, you add oil to the pan, which crisps the tofu. In Ms. Nguyen's recipe, soy sauce is used, but here, the aromatics in Thai green curry paste and the sugars in coconut milk toast and caramelize on the tofu. Once the tofu has a deep-brown crust, remove it, sear a quick-cooking vegetable in the same pan, then reduce the remaining curry-coconut mixture into a fragrant, sweet-and-spicy glaze.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, curries, vegetables, main course
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cut the tofu in half lengthwise, then slice crosswise into 6 sections. (You'll have 12 squares total.) Transfer to a towel-lined plate and pat dry, then sprinkle with salt.
- Transfer the coconut milk to a liquid measuring cup or medium bowl, add the green curry paste, stir with a fork until smooth, then season to taste with salt. (Be aware that some curry pastes are quite salty.)
- Arrange the tofu in an even layer in a large (12-inch) nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. Pour 2 tablespoons coconut-curry mixture over the tofu and flip the tofu to coat. Set the skillet over medium-high and cook tofu without flipping until the skillet is dry and the undersides of the tofu are speckled golden, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add the oil, swirl to coat, then flip the tofu. Cook until browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes, then flip once more until the remaining side is browned and crisp, 1 to 2 minutes, adding additional oil as needed. Transfer to a plate.
- If the skillet is dry, add more oil, over medium-high, then add the vegetables, season with salt, and cook, without stirring, until charred underneath, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in the remaining coconut-curry mixture and boil, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the liquid has thickened to a glaze, 4 to 5 minutes. (The sauce is ready when a spoon dragged across the bottom of the skillet leaves a trail.) Turn off the heat, stir in the lime juice, then add the tofu and gently stir to coat. Season to taste with salt. Eat on top of rice.
Tips:
- Choose extra firm or firm tofu for best results. Extra firm or firm tofu will hold its shape better during cooking and absorb the soy glaze more easily.
- Press the tofu before cooking to remove excess moisture. This will help the tofu absorb the soy glaze more easily and result in a crispier texture.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent the tofu from sticking. If you don't have a non-stick skillet, you can grease the skillet with a little oil.
- Cook the tofu in batches if necessary. Don't overcrowd the skillet, or the tofu will not cook evenly.
- Use a combination of light and dark soy sauce for a richer flavor. Dark soy sauce has a thicker consistency and a more intense flavor than light soy sauce.
- Add a little bit of sugar to the soy glaze to balance out the flavors. Sugar will help to caramelize the soy sauce and give the tofu a slightly sweet and savory flavor.
- Serve the tofu and asparagus immediately after cooking. This is when the tofu will be at its crispiest and most flavorful.
Conclusion:
Soy-glazed tofu and asparagus is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a healthy and vegetarian-friendly dish. The tofu is a good source of protein and calcium, and the asparagus is a good source of vitamins A, C, and K. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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