General Tso Tofu
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A healthier take on the takeout favorite, using crispy tofu instead of chicken in a sweet, sticky General Tso sauce with broccoli and peppers. Served over brown rice, it's a satisfying vegetarian main.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 4- 14 ounces extra-firm tofu (frozen for at least 3 hours if time allows—see recipe Step 1 for more details)
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (gluten free if needed, or substitute tamari)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce (Sambal Oelek)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey (swap light agave nectar to make vegan)
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons canola or grapeseed oil (divided)
- 12 ounces broccoli florets, (fresh or frozen (about 1 small head))
- 1 medium red bell pepper (seeded and thinly sliced)
- 5 large green onions ((or 7 small green onions) white parts (bulbs) removed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces (about 1 bunch))
- Prepared brown rice (for serving)
- Toasted sesame seeds (optional for serving)
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 45M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 20m
- Cook
- 25m
- Sodium
- 1126mg
- Total sugar
- 11g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 734mg
- Calcium
- 337mg
- Iron
- 3mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 20M
- SODIUM
- 1126MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.