Sweet & Sour Tofu
A delicious, easy weeknight meal the whole family will love! This Sweet & Sour Tofu features baked tofu, pineapple, and bell peppers tossed in gluten-free sweet and sour sauce then served over brown rice. A perfect vegan, gluten-free meal ready in just 30 minutes!
Sweet & Sour Tofu
Servings: 4
Calories: 541kcal
Ingredients
- 16 ounces super/extra firm tofu , pressed and torn into medium chunks
- 1 tablespoon tapioca flour/starch
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil , divided
- 1 cup uncooked brown rice (about 4 servings)
- 2 cups red , yellow or orange bell pepper, chopped
- 1, 14- ounce can pineapple chunks , drained
- 1 cup gluten-free sweet & sour sauce
- 1 green onion , sliced
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, add the tofu chunks, tapioca flour/starch, salt and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Toss to coat the tofu well and then place onto the baking sheet. Bake for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook the rice according to package instructions. Chop the bell pepper into medium-small pieces, removing the seeds and stem.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the other tablespoon of olive oil and the peppers. Sauté the peppers until they soften and start to brown. Add the pineapple to the skillet and sauté another few minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the sweet and sour sauce. Add the baked tofu. Toss everything together until the tofu is well coated in the sauce and serve over brown rice. Garnish with green onion.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Sweet & Sour Tofu
Amount Per Serving
Calories 541
Calories from Fat 171
% Daily Value*
Fat 19g29%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 10g
Cholesterol 76mg25%
Sodium 388mg16%
Potassium 593mg17%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 35g70%
Vitamin A 284IU6%
Vitamin C 12mg15%
Calcium 248mg25%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer: All nutrition facts on Gluten Free & More are meant only as a guide and may differ depending on product brands used or ingredient substitutions. Some errors may occur, so you are encouraged to confirm the recipe’s ingredient and nutrition suitability for your own diet.
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