Hawaiian Stir-Fried Tofu

Ingredients:

1 pound tofu or tempeh, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, sliced
1 small can pineapple chunks, drained with juices reserved
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot, MIXED WITH
2 tablespoons pineapple juice
1 teaspoon powdered or freshly grated ginger
1 cup sliced green and red bell pepper
1 cup fresh snow peas
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup broccoli, flowerettes




Directions:
Heat oil in wok over high heat. Add the tofu. When slightly browned on one side add the garlic and onion. Toss until browned on all sides. Remove the tofu and sprinkle with soy sauce and ginger, turning to coat.

Stir fry the veggies starting with the firmest, pushing each addition up the sides of the wok when cooked. Add more of the reserved pineapple juice to allow the vegetables to steam. Cover and cook to desired tenderness.

Push the contents of pan up the side of the wok, add the cornstarch and pineapple chunks, tossing everything until thickened, about 30 seconds.

Serve over hot white or brown rice.

Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

Spicy Sweet-and-Sour Chicken

Ingredients
4 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
5 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, divided
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon Shaoxing (Chinese rice wine) or dry sherry
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into 2 x 1/2–inch-thick pieces
1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons ketchup
2 1/2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons chile paste
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon canola oil, divided
1 cup (1/2-inch) diced onion
1 cup (1/2-inch) diced green bell pepper
1 cup (1/2-inch) diced medium red bell pepper
1/2 cup (1-inch) slices green onions
1 cup (1/2-inch) diced fresh pineapple
Preparation
1. Combine 2 teaspoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce, and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in a medium bowl. Add chicken; stir well to coat. Set aside.

2. Combine chicken broth, remaining 2 teaspoons cornstarch, brown sugar, remaining 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, vinegar, chile paste, and sesame oil.

3. Heat 1/2 teaspoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, bell peppers, and green onions to pan; sauté 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Transfer to a bowl.

4. Heat remaining 2 1/2 teaspoons canola oil in pan. Add chicken mixture to pan, and spread in an even layer; cook, without stirring, 1 minute. Sauté an additional 3 minutes or until chicken is done.

5. Return vegetable mixture to pan. Add soy sauce mixture and pineapple, stirring well to combine. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until thickened, stirring constantly.