Dinner: PCOS Vegan Asian Recipes: Dinner - Sweet and Sour Tofu

This Sweet and Sour Tofu recipe is a vegan, PCOS-friendly meal that is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. Grocery list: tofu, bell peppers, onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, cornstarch, water, sesame oil. The main ingredients have a low to medium GI.

This Sweet and Sour Tofu recipe is not only delicious but also beneficial for managing PCOS. The tofu provides a great source of protein and isoflavones which can help regulate menstrual cycles. The bell peppers are high in vitamin C, essential for immune function. The recipe is also low in GI, helping to manage insulin levels. The feeling of empowerment and control over your health is an added emotional benefit.

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

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Health benefits of PCOS Vegan Asian Recipes: Dinner - Sweet and Sour Tofu

Ingredients

1 block of tofu (14 oz/400g), 1 red bell pepper, 1 green bell pepper, 1 onion, 2 cloves of garlic, 1 tbsp of ginger, 1/4 cup of soy sauce (60ml), 1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar (60ml), 2 tbsp of maple syrup, 1 tbsp of cornstarch, 2 tbsp of water, 2 tbsp of sesame oil

Instructions

1. Press the tofu for 15 minutes. 2. Cut the tofu into cubes and fry in sesame oil until golden brown. 3. Remove tofu and sauté the peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger in the same pan. 4. In a separate bowl, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, syrup, cornstarch, and water. 5. Pour the sauce over the sautéed vegetables and add the tofu. 6. Cook for 5 more minutes until the sauce thickens.