Vegetarian Sweet & Sour Tofu Stir-Fry

Instructions

1. 1

   Drain the tofu and press it to remove excess moisture. Cut into bite-sized cubes.

2. 2

   Cut the red and green bell peppers into bite-sized pieces. Slice the carrot into thin rounds, cut the broccoli into small florets, and slice the onion thinly. Mince the garlic cloves.

3. 3

   In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, pineapple juice, rice vinegar, brown sugar, ketchup, cornstarch, and water until smooth.

4. 4

   Heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and season with salt and black pepper. Cook until the tofu is golden brown on all sides, about 8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add the bell peppers, carrot, and broccoli to the skillet. Stir-fry until the vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Return the tofu to the skillet and pour the sauce over the tofu and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.

8. 8

   Serve hot, garnished with additional black pepper if desired.