Sweet and Sour Tofu
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Sweet and Sour Tofu is a vibrant dish made from tofu cubes tossed in a tangy sweet and sour sauce, often accompanied by colorful vegetables. This dish is a great source of protein, providing 10.92g per serving.
This dish is served across various meal programs in New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Sweet and Sour Tofu
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Sweet and Sour Tofu shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Sweet and Sour Tofu is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring crispy tofu cubes tossed in a tangy sauce, perfect for a protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
- •14 oz firm tofu, drained and pressed
- •2 tbsp cornstarch
- •2 tbsp vegetable oil
- •1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- •1 cup pineapple chunks
- •1/4 cup soy sauce
- •1/4 cup rice vinegar
- •1/4 cup ketchup
- •2 tbsp brown sugar
- •1 tbsp ginger, minced
- •1 tbsp garlic, minced
- •1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- 1Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes and toss with cornstarch to coat.
- 2Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook tofu until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- 3In the same skillet, add bell peppers and pineapple chunks, cooking for 5 minutes until peppers are tender.
- 4In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ketchup, brown sugar, ginger, and garlic to create the sauce.
- 5Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables and bring to a simmer.
- 6Return the tofu to the skillet, tossing to coat with the sauce, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 7Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Chef Tips
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitute bell peppers with broccoli for a variation in texture.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.