Description
Bring joy to your dinner table with this delightful Vegan Pineapple Tofu recipe! Bursting with sweet and tangy flavors, this dish features crispy tofu, vibrant bell peppers, and caramelized pineapple that create a deliciously satisfying meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is quick to prepare and sure to impress even the pickiest eaters. In just 20 minutes, you can serve up a colorful plate that’s not only packed with flavor but also wholesome ingredients. Whether enjoyed fresh or as a make-ahead meal, this Vegan Pineapple Tofu will become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil for cooking
Instructions
- Press the tofu between clean towels for about 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Cut the pressed tofu into cubes and coat well with cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu until golden brown on all sides (about 8 minutes).
- Remove the tofu and sauté sliced bell peppers and onion in the same pan until tender (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and ginger; stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss in pineapple chunks and cook for an additional few minutes until caramelized.
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup; pour over the mixture and add back the crispy tofu.
- Stir gently until everything is well-coated and heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 0mg