Ingredients for - Sweet and Sour Tofu Veggies

1. Water 3 cups
2. Long-grain brown rice 1 ½ cups
3. Firm tofu 1 pound
4. Unsweetened pineapple juice ¼ cup
5. Fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons
6. Ketchup 2 tablespoons
7. Real maple syrup 2 tablespoons
8. Tamari 2 tablespoons
9. Dark sesame oil 1 tablespoon
10. Arrowroot powder 2 ¼ teaspoons
11. Grated fresh ginger root 2 ½ teaspoons
12. Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
13. Onion, thinly sliced 1
14. Carrots, sliced diagonally 1
15. Fresh green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths 4 ounces
16. Chopped red bell pepper 1 large
17. Fresh mushrooms, sliced 8 ounces
18. Zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch slices 1
19. Pineapple chunks 1 cup

How to cook deliciously - Sweet and Sour Tofu Veggies

1 . Stage

In a medium saucepan bring 2 cups of the water to a boil over high heat. Add the rice, reduce the heat, and simmer until the rice is tender and water is absorbed, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and keep warm.

2 . Stage

Remove excess water from the tofu, and then cut it into 1/2-inch cubes.

3 . Stage

In a small bowl, whisk the pineapple juice, lemon juice, ketchup, maple syrup, tamari, sesame oil, arrowroot, and ginger together.

4 . Stage

In a wok or large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion, carrot, green beans, bell pepper, mushrooms, and zucchini and stir-fry until tender, 3 to 5 minutes.

5 . Stage

Add the pineapple juice mixture, tofu and pineapple. Cook, stirring often, until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes. Spoon the veggies and sauce over the brown rice and serve.