How to Make Sweet & Sour Tofu In A Tangy Sauce | Satisfying & healthier than takeout!

tofu

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tempeh is higher in protein and fiber, while seitan is often less expensive.

pineapple chunks

🥗Healthier: fresh pineapple

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Fresh pineapple is lower in sugar, while canned is often cheaper.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake, while tamari is gluten-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is often less expensive.

Cut firm tofu into cubes and fry it ahead of time.

In a large skillet, heat oil for frying and sautéing.

Add onion cubes, bell pepper, and carrot slices; sauté until tender.

Add the fried tofu and mix well with the vegetables.

In a bowl, mix the sauce ingredients: syrup from pineapple tidbits, sweet chili sauce, white vinegar, brown sugar, LIGHT soy sauce, tomato sauce, and water.

Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and stir to coat everything.

Cook until heated through and well combined.

Season with ground black pepper to taste.

Garnish with spring onion before serving.

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