Asparagus With Tofu and Balsamic Butter

Asparagus With Tofu and Balsamic Butter

Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced
• 2 ounces butter
• 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and halved
• black pepper, to taste
• 8 ounces firm tofu, cut into 4 slices
• 1 teaspoon thyme

Directions

• 1 Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
• 2 Add butter, vinegar and water; cook another minute then add asparagus and pepper. Cook 4 more minutes, until tender.
• 3 Place the asparagus in bowls.
• 4 Put tofu slices in the pan with the sauce, add thyme, and cook until heated through.
• 5 Place on the asparagus, and serve with the remaining sauce.