Vegan Orange Tofu Recipe

Name: Vegan Orange Tofu Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 14 oz firm tofu (, pressed for 15 mins, then cubed); 2 tbsp cornstarch, divided; 1 tsp flour ((rice flour for crispier or all purpose)); 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; a good dash of white or black pepper; 4 garlic cloves (, finely chopped); 1 inch ginger (, minced or 1 tbsp grated); 2 tbsp soy sauce (or use tamari to make gluten-free); 2 tbsp white or rice vinegar; 1 cup preferably fresh orange juice; 3 tbsp maple syrup (, or use sugar); 1/4 cup water/broth; 1.5 tbsp cornstarch (, 2 tbsp for thicker sauce); 1 tsp sriracha or other hot sauce; 1/8 tsp salt

February 14, 2019 By Richa 43 Comments

Easy Orange Tofu Recipe. Quick 30 Min Weeknight Meal. Baked Crisp Tofu with a Delicious Orange Sauce. Serve over rice/grains and with blanched broccoli or veggies. Vegan Glutenfree Nutfree Recipe Soyfree option Jump to Recipe

Weeknight meals dont have to be boring esp for valentine’s day. This Refreshing, zingy, easy 30 Minute meal is perfect to cheer up the evening. This Orange tofu comes together really quickly. Tofu is tossed in starch and baked to preferred crispyness. Meanwhile, the orange sauce ingredients all put in a saucepan to simmer. Combine the 2 and done! the Orange sauce is flavorful with ginger, garlic, orange juice and has no refined sugar. Adjust the flavors of the sauce with extra zest for more zing, extra heat or sweet, extra veg and what not. Serve with blanched broccoli or veggies, and a garnish of scallions and pepper.

For a well baked non chewy tofu, use a stoneware or thick ceramic baking dish. Keep the tofu and sauce separate until ready to serve. Toss with sauce for just a few seconds and serve immediately. Lets make this easy Orange Tofu.

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Vegan Orange Tofu Recipe

Easy Orange Tofu Recipe. Quick 30 Min Weeknight Meal. Baked Crisp Tofu with a Delicious Orange Sauce. Serve over rice/grains and with blanched broccoli or veggies. Vegan Glutenfree Nutfree Recipe

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time35 mins

Total Time45 mins

Course: Main

Cuisine: Asian, Gluten-free, Vegan

Keyword: orange sauce recipe, orange tofu, vegan orange chicken, vegan orange tofu

Servings: 4

Calories: 193kcal

Author: Vegan Richa

Ingredients

14 oz firm tofu , pressed for 15 mins, then cubed
2 tbsp cornstarch, divided
1 tsp flour (rice flour for crispier or all purpose)
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) salt
1/4 tsp (0.25 tsp) garlic powder
a good dash of white or black pepper

Orange Sauce:

4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
1 inch ginger , minced or 1 tbsp grated
2 tbsp soy sauce or use tamari to make gluten-free
2 tbsp white or rice vinegar
1 cup (248 ml) preferably fresh orange juice
3 tbsp maple syrup , or use sugar
1/4 cup (58.75 ml) water/broth
1.5 tbsp cornstarch , 2 tbsp for thicker sauce
1 tsp sriracha or other hot sauce
1/8 tsp (0.13 tsp) salt

Instructions

Line a stoneware baking dish with parchment or grease. Preheat the oven to 400 deg F(205 C).
Add cubed tofu to a large bowl. Sprinkle 1 tbsp cornstarch, flour, salt, garlic, and pepper. Close the top of the bowl with a plate or lid and shake to coat. Add more cornstarch and shake again.
Spread in the stoneware dish. Bake at 400 deg F for 25 to 35 mins. Give the tofu a shake at the 20-minute mark.
Blanch the broccoli if using. (Tip: I put it in a deep baking dish with water in the oven for 15 -20 mins. Take it out when moving the tofu around).
Combine all the ingredients for Orange Sauce, except water and cornstarch in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat to bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch in the water well and add into the simmering sauce. Mix and Cook for another 2 mins to thicken. Stir well for even thickening. Taste and adjust salt, sweet, flavor.
Add the baked tofu to the sauce and toss to coat. Take off heat. Serve with the broccoli, garnished with scallions, pepper flakes, over rice or grains.

Notes

Variations: Add zest of half an orange for zestier.

Add more sriracha for heat.

Soyfree: Use chickpea tofu. Cube and toss with 1.5 tbsp cornstarch. Panfry to crisp most edges. then add to orange sauce. Use coconut aminos and salt instead of soy sauce

Nutrition is for 1 serve. Does not include rice or broccoli

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Orange Tofu Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 193 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Sodium 540mg23%

Potassium 188mg5%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 14g16%

Protein 10g20%

Vitamin A 125IU3%

Vitamin C 32.8mg40%

Calcium 153mg15%

Iron 1.6mg9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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