Sweet & Sour Tofu

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Tofu is a staple in our household. We incorporate plant-based meals as much as possible and have learned many ways to create meals using tofu. Tofu is extremely versatile and can be used in many ways.

This sweet and sour tofu dish is a delicious and simple meal everyone can enjoy. We were able to keep this recipe healthy and oil-free by using an air fryer rather than pan frying.

Tofu: When cooking tofu it’s important to drain all water from the package. You can either lightly hand squeeze the tofu with a paper towel or you can use a tofu press. This will help you achieve a crispy texture more quickly.

Air Fry: To keep this dish healthy and oil free we will be using an air fryer. You may pan fry the tofu if desired, however be sure to use a high heat point oil such as, avocado oil.

Sweet & Sour sauce: You can use any desired sweet and sour sauce.

Veggies: we used bell pepper, onion, and pineapple sautéed in a pan.

Ingredients:

  • 2 tofu packages

  • 1 tbsp pink salt

  • 2 tbsp garlic powder

  • 3/4 cup of sweet and sour sauce

  • 1 green bell pepper

  • 1 white onion

  • 1 cup pineapple

  • 2 tsp sesame seeds

  • 1 tbsp green onion

Instructions:

  • remove and drain water from tofu

  • chop tofu into cube sized pieces

  • season with pink salt and garlic powder

  • air fry at 425 degrees for 20 mins on each side

  • sauté the green bell pepper and white onion until lightly golden

  • In a pan over medium heat combine air fried tofu, sautéed bell pepper and onion with sweet and sour sauce

  • once incorporated garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions

  • enjoy with white or fried rice

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