Think You Don’t Like Tofu? Try My Sweet & Sour Tofu Recipe First!

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.

Wrap firm tofu in a kitchen towel and place a weight on top to press it for a few minutes.

Break the tofu into irregular pieces instead of cutting it with a knife.

Coat the tofu pieces with cornstarch and salt.

Bake the tofu in the oven for 25 minutes or air fry for 20 minutes until crispy.

Slice the onion thinly and cut the bell peppers into small cubes.

Add sliced onion to a pan and fry until softened.

Add the bell peppers to the pan and cook for about 10 minutes with a lid.

Add soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, a squeeze of lemon, and agave syrup to the pan.

Add a little water to make the sauce saucy and cook for another 5 minutes without the lid.

Add the cooked tofu to the pan and mix everything together, adding more cornstarch for creaminess.

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