Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe | Veggie Fest

Sweet and Sour Tofu Recipe | Veggie Fest

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Tofu takes the stage in our version of this traditional Chinese dish. For a lighter version, see the notes at the end of the recipe.

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Ingredients

  • 6 cups freshly cooked rice
  • ⅔ cup whole almonds (blanched, if desired)
  • 2 (14-ounce) packages extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed (see instructions)
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 teaspoons reduced-sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
  • 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
  • 1 medium-sized red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cups canned pineapple chunks, packed in juice
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ½ cup reserved pineapple juice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

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