# Lightened General Tso tofu

Lightened General Tso tofu: 521 kcal and 40 g protein per serving. Estimates only.

Updated 2026-10-08 - data v2026-10-08.2

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| kcal | 521 |
| Protein | 40 g |
| Carbs | 48 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Cost | $2.19 (est.) |
| Prep | 18 min |
| Cook | 16 min |
| Total | 34 min |

## 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.

Estimates only. Not medical advice.

Canonical: https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/tofu-rice-veg-l3

Cite as: Macro Friendly Meals, "Lightened General Tso tofu", https://macrofriendlymeals.com/recipes/tofu-rice-veg-l3, data v2026-10-08.2.