One Pot Hawaiian Tofu
This is one of my family’s all time sweet and sour favourites that we just rediscovered. It’s a delicious quick one-pot meal that is a no-brainer for weeknights.
This was inspired by a recipe in an old favourite cookbook of ours, Looneyspoons, Maui Wowie Chicken. We turn it plant-based and oil-free and put our own little tweaks on it.
This recipe was one of the first dishes that my wife made for me when we started dating and it's still a staple in our home all these years later. It's high on the comfort food level, while still being naturally gluten-free and plant-based. With two kids and some busy schedules we try to have an arsenal of quick one-pot meal and this one sticks off all the flavour boxes: it's gently sweet and tangy sour and make a lot so you can have it for leftovers the next day. Our kids love it so you can always pack it in their lunches - either way SMASH IT INTO YOUR FACE TODAY!
Delicious plant-based one-pot meal that hits the sweet and sour you’ve been missing in your weeknight meals! Make a Hawaiian Tofu Bowl tonight!
- 1 Block of Exta-Firm Tofu (firm works fine too)
- 2 1/2 cup Low-Sodium Vegetable Stock
- 1 can Pineapple Tidbits (including the juice!)
- 1 1/2 cup Brown Rice (dry)
- 3/4 cup Carrots (chopped)
- 1 cup Peas (frozen or fresh)
- 1 Bell Pepper (whatever colours you want)
- 1/3 cup Ketchup
- 2 tbsp Tamari
- 1 tbsp White Rice Vinegar
- 2 clove Garlic
- 3/4 cup Green Onions (chopped)
Cut up your tofu into flat rectangles - or whatever shape you want, really - but flat is good for this recipe. In a non-stick pan cook your tofu on both sides till it is the sort of crispy you like. Alternatively if you’ve got an air fryer throw it in that at 350 for 5-10 minutes, don’t forget to toss it every few minutes so it doesn’t stick!
Get a large pot heated up and throw that tofu and all the other ingredients (except the green onions) into it. (HOW EASY IS THIS?!). Mix it up good and bring it to a boil. Reduce to low, cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the rice is tender - stir it from time to time.
Add green onions during the last 5 minutes of cooking time. Let it stand, covered, for about five minutes before serving.
Scoop into bowls and smash it into your face. That easy. Seriously.
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 277kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.2g4%
- Saturated Fat 0.4g2%
- Sodium 559mg24%
- Potassium 435mg13%
- Total Carbohydrate 57.3g20%
- Dietary Fiber 5.2g21%
- Sugars 13.1g
- Protein 8.8g18%
- Calcium 6 mg
- Iron 13 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
