Name: Sweet and Sour Tofu with Pineapple (Vegan)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari if GF); 1 tsp sesame oil; 2 tsp agave; 1 packet firm tofu; 1 red onion; 1 red bell pepper (chopped); 1 green bell pepper (chopped); 2 cups pineapple (1-inch cubes); 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated); 1 clove fresh garlic (minced); 2 tbsp ketchup; 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari if GF); 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1 tsp agave; 1 tsp cornflour/corn starch; 1 tbsp water

Sweet and Sour Tofu with Pineapple (Vegan)

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Sweet and Sour Tofu with Pineapple is a vegan version of the classic Chinese-American takeout dish. Marinated crispy tofu, sweet pineapple, red onion, and green and red bell peppers, all coated in a delicious sweet and sour sauce, is perfect for a quick and healthy weeknight meal.

Author: Maddy's Avenue
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 people 1x
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Chinese
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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Tofu Marinade

1 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari if GF)
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp agave

Stir-Fry

1 packet firm tofu
1 red onion
1 red bell pepper (chopped)
1 green bell pepper (chopped)
2 cups pineapple (1-inch cubes)
2 tbsp oil

Sweet & Sour Sauce

1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
1 clove fresh garlic (minced)
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari if GF)
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1 tsp agave
1 tsp cornflour/corn starch
1 tbsp water

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Instructions

Marinate the tofu

Mix together the marinade ingredients in a bowl. Cut tofu into desired size (I like rectangles of 2″ in length and 1/2″ in width”) and toss the marinade and tofu together. Allow to marinate for 15 minutes, flipping or tossing the pieces halfway through.

Make the sauce

Combine all sauce ingredients into a bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

Fry the tofu

Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat, and add a bit of coconut oil (1-2 tbsp). Fry the tofu pieces on the first side, until brown (about 3 minutes), then flip them to another side. Continue the process until all sides have browned.

Stir-fry the veggies and pineapple

While frying the tofu, heat a large wok over high heat, and add in 1 tbsp coconut oil. Stir-fry the onion, green and red bell peppers, and pineapple, until the bell peppers and onions are still slightly crunchy, but are cooked through, and some pieces are slightly browned. This should take 10 minutes or less.
To the wok, add in the sauce and tofu. Stir-fry for about 1 minute, until the sauce has thickened and coated everything.
If desired, serve with rice.

Find it online: https://maddysavenue.com/sweet-sour-tofu-with-pineapple/