Sweet and Sour Tofu

The other day I was craving one of my favorite meat recipes, Sweet and Sour Chicken.  Then I thought, why not make the same recipe but use tofu instead.  The sauce is naturally low fat (though very high in sugar) and vegan.  It turned out quite good.

1 package extra firm tofu
1 teaspoon vegetable soup base

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
I/2 cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons corn starch
1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
1/3 cup canned pineapple tidbits (use both pineapple and the juice it is packed in)
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Open the tofu package and drain off the water.  Pat the tofu down with a paper towel to dry as much as possible.  Cut it into 1/2 inch cubes.  Heat a skillet or wok and spray with cooking spray.  Add the tofu and brown slightly.  Stir in the soup base until the tofu is coated.

Mix the rest of the ingredients in a small sauce pan.  Heat until it boils, reduce heat, and then let it simmer for 5 minutes until the green pepper is thoroughly cooked and the flavors are blended.  Pour over the browned tofu and simmer over low heat for a few minutes so the tofu can absorb the sauce flavors. Serve over brown rice with a side of stir fry vegetables.