Vegan Sweet and Sour

Vegan Sweet and Sour is a vibrant and flavorful dish that mimics the taste of traditional Chinese seafood while being entirely plant-based. This dish features a medley of fresh vegetables and tofu, all coated in a tangy and sweet sauce that will delight your taste buds.

Ingredients

• Firm tofu - 200 grams
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Green bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Pineapple chunks - 150 grams (fresh or canned)
• Carrot - 1 medium, sliced
• Onion - 1 small, sliced
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Rice vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Agave syrup - 1 tablespoon
• Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
• Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
• Water - 100 ml
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (for garnish)
• Green onions - 1 stalk, chopped (for garnish)

Steps

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, agave syrup, cornstarch, and water to create the sweet and sour sauce.
3. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the tofu cubes and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of oil. Sauté the garlic and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Add the onion, carrot, and bell peppers to the pan. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
6. Add the pineapple chunks and the cooked tofu back to the pan. Pour the sweet and sour sauce over the mixture and stir well to combine.
7. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and coats the tofu and vegetables.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 16 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.1 L

Health Benefits

• High in plant-based protein from tofu, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from a variety of colorful vegetables.

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