ASIAN BOWL with Sweet & Sour Tofu

This Asian bowl are made with all vegan ingredients - Sweet and sour tofu, steamed spinach and mukimame (small edamame) and steamed rice.

SWEET AND SOUR TOFU

Ingredients:

1 pkg. Organic Tofu, drained and cubed

- Drain the tofu, slice in cube and fry in a medium high heat

Option: Marinate the tofu for few hours or overnight prior to frying

(1/4 c. soy sauce 1 TB sweetener like agave, maple syrup or sugar, 1 tsp. minced garlic, 1 TB lemon juice)

To make Sweet and Sour Sauce:

1 c. Pineapple Juice

1/3 c. Lemon Juice

1/2 c. Light Brown Sugar

1 tsp. Garlic, minced

1 small Red Bell Pepper, minced

1/4 c. Ketchup

3 TB Soy Sauce

1 1/2 TB Cornstarch, dissolved in 3 TB water

1. Place all of the ingredients, except cornstarch mixture in a small saucepan and bring it to a boil.

2. Stir in the cornstarch mixture and simmer for 1 minute until thickened. Stir it constantly.

3. Serve it warm, add it to your favorite dish or let it cool completely in an airtight container.