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    Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu with Broccoli

    Published: Jul 13, 2020 · Modified: Jan 13, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    I had a sweet and sour tofu dish at a vegan restaurant recently and knew I had to recreate it. I used baked tofu instead of fried and made the sweet and sour sauce as healthy as I could. This vegan sweet and sour tofu with broccoli was the end result and it did not disappoint.

    vegan sweet and sour tofu with broccoli

    This vegan sweet and sour chicken with tofu is

    • healthy for you
    • high in protein
    • vegan, vegetarian and plant based
    • easy to make
    • sweet and spicy
    • covered in a delicious sauce

    Ingredients for sticky sweet and sour tofu

    • tofu
    • sesame oil
    • arrowroot starch
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • liquid aminos or soy sauce
    • broccoli
    • vegetable broth
    • tomato paste
    • apple cider vinegar
    • maple syrup
    • miso
    • lime
    • sriracha

    Instructions to make healthy sweet and sour tofu

    1.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl toss tofu in oil and aminos. ½ tablespoon at a time, toss tofu in starch. I shake the bowl a few times to make sure the tofu is fully coated. Evenly distribute tofu on a lined sheet pan and roast for 40-50 minutes
    2. Toss broccoli in oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes.
    3. To prepare the sauce add all ingredients except for the starch to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and add starch. Whisk until sauce is thickened(about 60 seconds) and set aside.
    4. Toss tofu in sauce and serve along veggies and grain.

    Other tofu recipes to try

    • maple curry tofu
    • buffalo tofu
    • tofu lettuce wraps

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    Vegan Sweet and Sour Tofu with Broccoli

    vegan sweet and sour tofu with broccoli

    This vegan sweet and sour tofu with broccoli is the tofu recipe of your dreams.

    • Author: Kristi Roeder
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 40
    • Total Time: 45 minutes
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    Ingredients

    Sauce

    • ¼ cup vegetable broth
    • ¼ cup tomato paste
    • ¼ cup acv
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • 1 tbsp miso
    • juice from ½ lime
    • tsp sriracha (optional for spice)
    • ½ tbsp arrowroot powder/starch(or sub corn starch)
    • salt/pepper to taste

    Tofu

    • 1 block tofu -pressed* and  cubed
    • 1-2 tablespoon sesame oil
    • salt/pepper to taste
    • 1 tbsp liquid aminos or soy sauce
    • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch/powder (or sub cornstarch)

    Broccoli

    • 1-2 tablespoon sesame oil
    • salt/pepper to taste
    • 1 head broccoli - chopped

    + grain of choice, I like brown rice or quinoa

    Instructions

    1.  Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large bowl toss tofu in oil and aminos. ½ tablespoon at a time, toss tofu in starch. I shake the bowl a few times to make sure the tofu is fully coated. Evenly distribute tofu on a lined sheet pan and roast for 40-50 minutes
    2. Toss broccoli in oil, salt and pepper. Roast for 30 minutes.
    3. To prepare the sauce add all ingredients except for the starch to a saucepan. Bring to a simmer and add starch. Whisk until sauce is thickened(about 60 seconds) and set aside.
    4. Toss tofu in sauce and serve along veggies and grain.

    Notes

    *I usually wrap my tofu in a paper towel and press something heavy on it for 10-30 minutes.

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