Vegan Garlicky Pepper Tofu

This Vegan Garlicky Pepper Tofu recipe is a flavorful and satisfying dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. The combination of garlic, black pepper, and bell peppers creates a deliciously savory and slightly sweet sauce that coats the crispy tofu cubes. Serve it over rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Ingredients:

• 1 block tofu, pressed and cubed
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 green onions, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

Coat the tofu cubes thoroughly by mixing them in a bowl with soy sauce and cornstarch

In a pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat

Garlic powder should be added and sauted until aromatic

When the tofu cubes are golden brown on all sides, add them to the pan and cook

To the pan, add the bell pepper slices and the black pepper

Fry for two to three minutes

Combine water and maple syrup in a small bowl

Pour the mixture of pepper and tofu over the pan

Cook the tofu and peppers until the sauce thickens and covers them evenly

Before serving, sprinkle some chopped green onions on top