Asparagus With Tofu And Balsamic Butter - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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