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      Sweet & Sour Tofu

      Low Sodium Low Phosphorus Low Protein Vegan Vegetarian Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Egg-Free No Shellfish Nut-Free Asian Dinner

      Sweet & Sour Tofu

      Low Sodium Low Phosphorus Low Protein Vegan Vegetarian Diabetes-Friendly Dairy-Free Egg-Free No Shellfish Nut-Free Asian Dinner
      6 cups
      Prep time: 35 minutes
      Total time: 40 minutes

      Description

      This Chinese-restaurant standard is a simple dish to prepare at home. If you like, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or chile-garlic sauce to give the sauce a little heat.

      Directions

      1. 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.
      2. Meanwhile, add cornstarch to the remaining sauce and whisk until smooth.
      3. 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.
      4. 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.

      Tips

      • Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.
      • To make ahead: The tofu can be marinated (Step 1) up to 30 minutes in advance.
      © Meredith Operations Corporation. All rights reserved. Used with permission.

      Nutrition Per Serving

      • Calories284 cal
      • Total Fat11.5 g
      • Saturated Fat1.4 g
      • Cholesterol0 mg
      • Sodium362 mg
      • Carbohydrate Total38.7 g
      • Protein11.1 g
      • Phosphorus166 mg
      • Potassium544 mg
      • Fiber3.8 g
      • Calcium240 mg
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      Ingredients

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

      Ingredients

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

      Description

      This Chinese-restaurant standard is a simple dish to prepare at home. If you like, add a pinch of crushed red pepper or chile-garlic sauce to give the sauce a little heat.

      Directions

      1. 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.
      2. Meanwhile, add cornstarch to the remaining sauce and whisk until smooth.
      3. 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.
      4. 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.

      Tips

      • Tip: People with celiac disease or gluten-sensitivity should use soy sauces that are labeled "gluten-free," as soy sauce may contain wheat or other gluten-containing sweeteners and flavors.
      • To make ahead: The tofu can be marinated (Step 1) up to 30 minutes in advance.
      © Meredith Operations Corporation. All rights reserved. Used with permission.
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