Description
A flavorful and crispy vegan dish featuring marinated tofu, fresh pineapple, and colorful bell peppers, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil for cooking
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Press Your Tofu: Press tofu between clean kitchen towels for 15 minutes to extract excess moisture.
- Cube the Tofu: Cut pressed tofu into 1-inch cubes and coat with cornstarch.
- Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu in a single layer and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Flip for Crispiness: Flip tofu when golden-brown and cook for another 3 minutes.
- Sauté the Veggies: In the same pan, add bell peppers and onions. Cook until caramelized for about 5 minutes.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in minced garlic and ginger for 30 seconds.
- Pineapple Magic: Add pineapple chunks and caramelize for 2-3 minutes.
- Bring It All Together: Combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup in a bowl, then pour over the mixture and stir in the crispy tofu for 2 minutes.
Notes
This dish tastes even better the next day; store properly for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: vegan, tofu, pineapple, stir-fry, Asian cuisine, healthy recipe, quick dinner
