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Sweet and Sour Tofu

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Tofu is becoming more popular now, this sweet and sour tofu recipe gives tofu tasty flavor, after cooking, tofu turnes into golden, stir-fry with the green and red pepper, look nice and tastes good.

40 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 15 minutes

274 calories per serving view nutrition facts

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Ingredients

20	ounces	pineapple, canned with juice	chunks or tidbits, 1 can
3	tablespoons	rice wine vinegar
2	tablespoons	ketchup
2	tablespoons	soy sauce, sodium reduced
1	tablespoon	brown sugar, light
14	ounces	tofu	extra-firm water-packed, drained, rinsed and cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 package
2	teaspoons	cornstarch
2	tablespoons	canola oil	divided
2	tablespoons	garlic	minced
1	tablespoon	ginger	minced
1	each	sweet red bell pepper	large, cut into 1/2-by-2-inch strips
1	each	green bell pepper	cut into 1/2-by-2-inch strips

Directions

Drain and set aside pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup of the juice.

Whisk the reserved pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce and sugar in a medium bowl until smooth.

Place tofu in a large bowl; toss with 3 tablespoons of the sauce.

Let marinate for at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, add cornstarch to the remaining sauce and whisk until smooth.

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Transfer the tofu to the pan using a slotted spoon; whisk any remaining marinade into the bowl of reserved sauce.

Cook the tofu, stirring every 1 to 2 minutes, until golden brown, 7 to 9 minutes total.

Transfer to a plate.

Add the remaining oil to the pan and heat over medium heat.

Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add red and green peppers and cook, stirring often, until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

Pour in the reserved sauce and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 30 seconds.

Add the tofu and pineapple and cook, stirring gently, until heated through, about 2 minutes more.

Reviews

If you love sweet and sour, and you are trying to eat healthy now, try this sweet and sour tofu, they are delicious, I made them at noon, and I used a fresh pineapple, last step I cooked all the ingredients about 5 minutes, they are excellent taste. Nice.
2 months ago by sweetlove

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 310g

Amount per Serving

Calories 274 37% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.0g	18%
Saturated Fat 1.0g	6%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 397mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 38.0g	13%
Dietary Fiber 4.0g	15%
Sugars 29.0g
Protein 10.0g	21%

Vitamin A	25%		Vitamin C	132%
Calcium	40%		Iron	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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