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    Spicy Vegan Orange Tofu and Peppers. Glutenfree Recipe

    Published: Jan 20, 2014 · Modified: Jan 9, 2019 by Richa 129 Comments

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    Spicy Orange Tofu | Vegan Richa

    I used to love love love oranges while growing up. The really juicy sweet and with minimal pith kind. Seeds were not much of a bother because of the huge sweet juice payoff. Those tropical oranges from India have never been found here. I luckily found a batch that was sweet enough and amazingly fresh and zesty. I used some to whip up this Orange sauce to serve with tofu, tempeh or just veggies tossed in it. Tofu is crisped up in a little oil and tossed in the sauce. Tempeh can be steamed with a little zest and chili paste and tossed in.

    Zesty, orange, spicy, mouth watering! This Vegan Orange Tofu!

    Vegan Orange Tofu and Peppers | Vegan Richa
     


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    Back to the recipe..

    Steps:
    Cook the tofu until golden on some sides.



    Add garlic and pepper and cook for a minute. Move the tofu to the side.



    Add the sauce and bring to a boil. Then reduce heat and simmer for a few minutes. 
    Add more Sambal Oelek chili paste for a deeper color. 



    Taste and adjust spice. Serve hot. 



    mmmmm. 

    Recipe Video below: 




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    Spicy Vegan Orange Tofu and Peppers. Glutenfree Recipe

    This Spicy Vegan Orange Tofu and Peppers is a great fix for weeknight dinner. Sweet and sour and zesty glaze on crispy Tofu.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Main
    Cuisine: Asian
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 236kcal
    Author: Vegan Richa

    Ingredients

    • 2 to 3 tsp cornstarch use arrowroot to make corn-free, add more starch for thicker sauce and glaze
    • 2 Tbsp warm water 1/4 cup for thinner and more sauce
    • 2 Tbsp soy sauce (low sodium) or liquid aminos
    • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
    • 2 Tbsp maple syrup agave or 1 Tbsp raw sugar
    • 1 tbsp or more Asian Hot Chili paste/Sambal oelek or 2 tsp of Sriracha (or to taste)
    • Zest of 1 clementine or small orange
    • 1 Juice of 1 orange 1/3+ cup
    • 1 Tbsp Oil
    • 7 oz firm Tofu , cubed, patted down with paper towels to remove excess moisture . I use Nasoya non gmo Organic.
    • 2-3 cloves garlic finely chopped/sliced
    • 1/2 green bell pepper thinly sliced

    Instructions

    • In a bowl, whisk cornstarch and water. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple, hot chili sauce, orange juice and zest, and reserve.
    • Heat oil in a very large nonstick pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add tofu to pan and cook, browning on most sides, about 6-8 minutes. Cover the pan if there is too much sputtering. Add garlic and sliced bell pepper or blanched veggies and cook for half a minute. Add the sauce and cook until sauce begins to bubble(2-4 minutes). Then reduce heat, cover and cook for another 2 minutes. Serve with rice or other grains.

    Video

    Notes

    To make it with tempeh: Cube the Tempeh and cook for 10 minutes in 1/2 cup of boiling water + a tsp of Orange zest + 1 tsp asian chili paste or sriracha. Add the steamed tempeh to a pan with oil, garlic and veggies. Cook for a minute then add the sauce. Cook to thicken the sauce, them simmer covered for a few minutes and then serve.
     
    Nutrition is 1 of 2 serves without rice

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Spicy Vegan Orange Tofu and Peppers. Glutenfree Recipe
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 236 Calories from Fat 81
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 9g14%
    Sodium 676mg29%
    Potassium 436mg12%
    Carbohydrates 28g9%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 20g22%
    Protein 8g16%
    Vitamin A 260IU5%
    Vitamin C 61.7mg75%
    Calcium 80mg8%
    Iron 1.4mg8%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.


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    1. Amy

      June 29, 2021 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      We had some oranges to use up, and this stuff is SO good, wow! It reminds me of takeout in the best way possible. I made it as written with some tofu, but I’m thinking it’d be fantastic with soy curls too. Thanks so much, Richa! Your recipes never miss.

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    2. Brian

      October 04, 2020 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious spicy orange sauce. We added three diced Thai chilis for some more heat and simmered in a separate sauce pan. Fried the tofu and pepper with a light batter of cornstarch and flour then tossed in sauce after. Thank you, this was delicious.

      Reply
    3. Ellie

      January 08, 2020 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      This looks great! One thing I noticed was that you have said to either use two tablespoons of maple syrup, or to replace it with 1 tablespoon sugar, but maple syrup is sweeter than sugar, so should it be the other way around? Maple syrup has 5 grams of sugar per teaspoon, and cane sugar has 4. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Richa

        January 08, 2020 at 12:09 pm

        yes maple is sweeter but flavor wise sugar feels sweeter in the dish, but you can add more if needed

        Reply
    4. Patty

      May 25, 2019 at 8:33 pm

      I’ve made this several times and it’s delicious! I started making a double batch of the sauce and sometimes add extra veggies. Thank you for a great vegan gluten-free recipe! High five! Patty 😊

      Reply
      • Richa

        May 26, 2019 at 12:30 pm

        awesome!

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