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Special Vegan Pineapple Tofu Recipe

Homemade Vegan Pineapple Tofu Recipe

Your simple guide to the vegan pineapple tofu you'll always enjoy at all times. I made this recipe to be simple and easy to follow so that you'll can always make it yourself.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asia
Servings 4 Servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

For the tofu:

  • 14 oz 400 g firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil

For the sauce:

  • 1 cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks reserve ¼ cup pineapple juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste or ketchup
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water to form a slurry

For stir-frying:

  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper chopped
  • ½ small red onion sliced
  • 2 green onions chopped (for garnish)
  • Sesame seeds optional, for garnish

Instructions
 

Prepare the tofu:

  • Press the tofu for about 10–15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
  • Cut into cubes and toss with soy sauce and cornstarch until evenly coated.

Crisp the tofu:

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add tofu cubes and cook until golden and crispy on all sides (about 8–10 minutes).
  • Remove from the pan and set aside.

Make the pineapple sauce:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together pineapple juice, soy sauce, vinegar, maple syrup, tomato paste, ginger, and garlic.
  • Pour the mixture into the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens (about 1–2 minutes).

Add veggies and pineapple:

  • Toss in bell peppers, onion, and pineapple chunks.
  • Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes, until veggies are tender-crisp.

Combine:

  • Add the crispy tofu back to the skillet and toss everything together until coated in the sauce.

Serve:

  • Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve hot with steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal
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