Vegan Black Pepper Tofu

Ingredients

• 1 block extra firm tofu (14.5 ounces)
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• ¼ teaspoon of black pepper
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ medium-sized red onion, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons of low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon of crushed black pepper
• ½ teaspoon of ground ginger (if using fresh ginger, double the amount)