# Lightened General Tso tofu

Lightened General Tso tofu: 521 kcal and 41 g protein per serving.

Updated 2026-10-24 · data v2026-10-23.1

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| kcal | 521 |
| Protein | 41 g |
| Carbs | 47 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Cost | $2.19 (est.) |
| Prep | 18 min |
| Cook | 16 min |
| Total | 34 min |
| Effort | Feast (Effort: 3 of 3) |

## Ingredients

- [Tofu, firm](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/tofu-firm): 6 oz (175 g)
- [Edamame, cooked](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/edamame-cooked): 0.25 cup (40 g)
- [White rice, cooked](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/white-rice-cooked): 0.5 cup (95 g)
- [Broccoli](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/broccoli): 1 cup (70 g)
- [Soy sauce](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/soy-sauce): 2 tsp (12 g)
- [Cornstarch](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/cornstarch): 1.5 tsp (5 g)
- [Garlic](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/garlic): 1 clove (5 g)
- [Ginger](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/ginger): 1 tsp (4 g)
- [Sesame oil](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/sesame-oil): 1 tsp (4 g)
- [Rice vinegar](https://macrofriendlymeals.com/foods/rice-vinegar): 1.5 tsp (8 g)

## Steps

1. Coat tofu in most of the cornstarch and pan-fry until crisp.
2. Stir soy sauce, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and the rest of the cornstarch.
3. Add broccoli and a splash of water and simmer until the sauce thickens.
4. Toss the tofu and edamame through the sauce.
5. Serve over rice with sesame oil.

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Cite as: Lightened General Tso tofu, Macro Friendly Meals, https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/tofu-rice-veg-feast (updated 2026-10-24).