Sweet and Sour Tofu Veggies Recipe

Name: Sweet and Sour Tofu Veggies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice; 1 pound firm tofu; 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons ketchup; 2 tablespoons real maple syrup; 2 tablespoons tamari; 1 tablespoon dark sesame oil; 2 1/4 teaspoons arrowroot powder; 2 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 carrots, sliced diagonally; 4 ounces fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths; 1 large chopped red bell pepper; 8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices; 1 cup pineapple chunks

Servings: persons

3 cups water
1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice
1 pound firm tofu
1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons real maple syrup
2 tablespoons tamari
1 tablespoon dark sesame oil
2 1/4 teaspoons arrowroot powder
2 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 carrots, sliced diagonally
4 ounces fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 large chopped red bell pepper
8 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices
1 cup pineapple chunks

1
In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups of the water to a boil over high heat.
2
Add the rice, reduce the heat, and simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes.
3
Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.
4
Remove excess water from the tofu, and then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.
5
In a small bowl, whisk the pineapple juice, lemon juice, ketchup, maple syrup, tamari, sesame oil, arrowroot, and ginger together.
6
In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
7
Add the onion, carrot, green beans, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini and stir-fry until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.
8
Add the pineapple juice mixture, tofu and pineapple.
9
Cook, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.
10
Spoon the veggies and sauce over the brown rice and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups water, 1 1/2 cups long-grain brown rice, 1 pound firm tofu, 1/4 cup unsweetened pineapple juice, and more.

Yes, Sweet and Sour Tofu Veggies falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Sweet and Sour Tofu Veggies

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