Vegan Pineapple Tofu Recipe
This Vegan Pineapple Tofu recipe is a flavor-packed dish that combines crispy tofu cubes with sweet caramelized pineapple chunks, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic seasonings. It’s a delightful blend of savory and sweet flavors that will satisfy your taste buds.
- Author: SANA
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Tofu:
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (for coating the tofu)
Stir-Fry:
- 2 cups fresh pineapple chunks (or frozen, thawed)
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil for cooking
Garnish:
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
- Press Tofu: Start by pressing your tofu between clean kitchen towels for 15 minutes to remove excess moisture.
- Coat Tofu: Cut tofu into cubes, coat them with cornstarch until evenly covered.
- Cook Tofu: Heat oil in a skillet, cook tofu until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
- Prepare Stir-Fry: In the same pan, cook peppers, onions, garlic, and ginger until caramelized. Add pineapple chunks.
- Combine: Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, and maple syrup. Pour over the stir-fry, add tofu back, and stir until glossy.
Notes
- Don’t skip pressing the tofu—it ensures a crispy texture.
- This dish tastes even better the next day, so feel free to make extra.
- Fresh pineapple is recommended, but frozen works well too.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Vegan Pineapple Tofu, Tofu Stir-Fry, Vegan Asian Recipe, Pineapple Tofu Dish