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NEXT MAIN MENU PREVIOUS   Asparagus, Tofu and Cashew Stir-Fry It’s coming into asparagus season but still pretty cold where we live, so what better time to enjoy a fabulous stir-fry? Mild but savory and full of flavor, this stir-fry is great any time of year but especially when fresh asparagus is in season. If it’s not, feel free to substitute with a different vegetable. Broccoli would be equally good, I think. Seitan or soy curls could also replace the tofu.   Asparagus, Tofu and Cashew Stir-Fry 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, divided 1 pound extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes 1 bunch scallions, cut into 2-inch pieces (reserve green ends for serving) 1 bunch asparagus, cut into 2-inch pieces (avoid the woody ends) 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced ginger ½ to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1 tablespoon cornstarch ⅔ cup vegetable broth (I used miso-ginger broth) 1 ½ tablespoons tamari or soy sauce 1 cup cashews, whole or in pieces, toasted Sesame seeds (optional) Prepared rice or Asian noodles for serving   Heat a large skillet over medium heat for a minute, add two teaspoons of the sesame oil, and heat for a minute. Add the tofu so each piece is touching the surface of the pan. Allow to cook for 3 ½ minutes, turn, and cook seven more minutes. Add the scallions, asparagus, garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes. Sautée, stirring often, for seven minutes. In the meantime, put the cornstarch in a cup and slowly add the broth, stirring so it doesn’t clump, as well as the tamari and two remaining teaspoons of sesame oil. Lower the heat to medium-low, pour in with the veggies, and sautée until the sauce is thickened and coating everything, about a minute. Serve over rice. Sprinkle with optional scallion greens and sesame seeds. If you appreciate our work and want to support our continued efforts to build a more compassionate world through content creation (like this recipe), please consider joining our Patreon community, something that you can do for as little as $1.00 a week. We have never needed more support to continue doing our work. Thank you for your consideration. If that’s not for you, check out our e-book, Fun, Festive and Fabulous Vegan Holidays for Everyone: Recipes, Puns, Historic Lore, Tips and More to Help You Celebrate Without Compromise, and I think you will LOVE it. We cover ten celebrations along with more than 70 previously published and brand-spanking-new recipes – all vegan and gluten-free – that are designed for everyone from beginning to more experienced cooks to recreate in their own kitchens with ingredients that are easy to access, helping you to live it up, vegan style. Whether you’re vegan or omnivorous, whether you celebrate certain holidays or not, you will find dozens of really fun, delicious and damn impressive recipes to enjoy year-round, along with puns, historic lore, advice and so much more to keep you interested. So much value-added! Vegan Holidays for Everyone is for everyone who likes to enjoy great food without compromise. © 2013-2020, Vegan Street