Sweet & Sour Recipes

Sweet & Sour Lentil Meatballs

Instructions

1. Rinse lentils in until it runs clear. Boil water in a small pot over medium heat, add lentils, bring to simmer and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Set aside to cool.

2. Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a baking sheet.

3. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium and fry onion and garlic until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook about 3 minutes until soft and cooked.

4. Turn off heat, add coconut aminos, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper and cook for 30 seconds. Set aside to cool.

5. Pulse oats in food processor to rough flour.

6. Add cooked lentils and mushrooms and pulse until combined. Mixture should have  texture and not be completely pureed.

7. Transfer to bowl, and let rest 10 minutes. Optionally, cover with plastic wrap and leave in the fridge overnight.

8. Using slightly wet hands to shape mixture into small balls and place on greased baking sheet. Lightly spray with cooking spray, flip, and spray again.

9. Bake for 25 minutes.

Sauce:

1. Whisk Sweet & Sour Sauce and water in a pan over medium heat until thick and bubbly.

2. Add meatballs and toss to coat.

Sweet & Sour Tofu

Instructions

1. Drain liquid from the tofu package. Place the tofu block on a paper towel and rest for 10 minutes to remove excess moisture.

2. Chop tofu block into 1-inch cubes.

3. Heat a skillet on medium temperature. Add oil and cubed tofu. Cook for 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until all sides are golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

4. Add 1 tbsp water, minced garlic, and scallions (white bulb only) to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add Mr. Spice Sweet & Sour sauce and fried tofu. Combine to evenly coast the tofu. Cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce is slightly reduced.

5. Serve with steamed white rice and broccoli. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds.

Sweet & Sour Lettuce Wraps

Instructions

1. Heat a large pan medium heat. Add the olive oil and pork/chicken/turkey, stirring to break the meat into chunks. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is cooked through and golden brown, about 8 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, make the sauce by whisking together the Mr. Spice Sweet & Sour Sauce, ginger, and garlic in a medium bowl.

3. Add the cabbage, carrot, and sauce to the hot pan, stirring to combine. Cook until the veggies are just softened and the sauce has reduced slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

4. Serve in lettuce cups, adding toppings if desired.

Sweet & Sour Veggie Skewers

Instructions

1. Start grill. Soak wooden skewer sticks in water for 1 hour prior to assembling.

2. In large bowl whisk melted coconut oil and sweet and sour sauce. Add tofu, red pepper, yellow pepper, red onion, pineapple and lightly toss to coat. Assemble skewers alternating veggies and tofu to create a colorful kebab.

3. Place on grill and cook for about 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly charred turning every few minutes so heat is distributed evenly.

4. Remove from heat and serve immediately over a bed of brown rice. Drizzle with remaining sauce and sprinkle with black sesame seeds and green onion for a pop of color and crunch.