Sweet and Sour Tofu
Sweet and Sour Tofu is a quick and easy dish that can be served for dinner on busy weeknights. It cooks up easier than you can order take out!
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons neutral flavored oil divided
- 3 tablespoons tamari or Bragg Liquid Aminos divided
- 1 14-ounce package firm tofu drained, pressed, and cut into cubes
- ½ cup diced sweet onion (about half an onion)
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 1 green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- ¼ cup pineapple juice
- 3 tablespoons water
- 3 tablespoons agave or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic chili paste
- 2 cloves cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 scallions sliced
- 4 cups cooked brown rice for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil and 1 tablespoon of tamari in large pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry the tofu for about 10 minutes, or until golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan Add the onion and a pinch of sea salt. Cook, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes, until the onion starts to become translucent.
- Add the bell peppers and pineapple to the pan. Cook until the peppers have softened, about 10 more minutes, stirring often.
- Whisk together the remaining tamari, pineapple juice, water, agave, rice vinegar, cornstarch, tomato paste, garlic chili paste, garlic, and ginger.
- Add the tofu back to pan along with the sauce. Gently stir to combine. Cook for about 5 more minutes, until the sauce thickens and is heated throughout.
- Remove from the heat and mix in the sesame oil
- Top with sliced scallions. Serve over the brown rice.