Sweet and Sour Tofu
This Sweet and Sour Tofu is a healthier vegan version of your favorite takeout recipe. It's an easy and delicious high protein tofu recipe.
Ingredients
- 16 oz Extra Firm Tofu cut into ½" thick pieces
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- pinch of salt and pepper
- avocado oil or other neutral for frying
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 clove garlic grated
- 1 inch knob fresh ginger grated
Sauce
- 2 tbsp pineapple juice
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp ketchup
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup pineapple diced
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough avocado oil to coat the bottom of the pan to shallow fry the tofu.
- Add the cornstarch to a plate along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir.
- Working in batches, coat each piece of the tofu in the corn starch, shaking of any excess, then fry each piece in the oil for about 3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Remove from the pan when done.
- Add the bell pepper and onion to the pan along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until soft, about 5-10 minutes, then add the garlic and ginger and sauté for another minute.
- In a bowl, mix together the ingredients for the sauce.
- Pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer, then add the tofu back into the pan and carefully stir.
- Allow the sauce to simmer as it thickens for a couple of minutes, stirring frequently to avoid burning, then remove from the heat.
- Garnish as desired and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 654mg | Potassium: 412mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 162IU | Vitamin C: 39mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 2mg