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Orange Tofu Recipe

Orange Tofu is a weeknight winner with crispy tofu, tangy orange sauce, and fresh citrus, ready in less than 30 minutes!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 main servings or 4 servings as a side
Calories: 542 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For the Sauce
  • Juice and zest from one large orange about 1/4 cup orange juice and 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For the Stir Fry
  • 14 ounces firm tofu
  • 2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 5 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 teaspoons peanut or grapeseed oil
  • 8 scallions sliced (keep white and green parts separate)
  • 1 large orange segmented
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

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  1. Bring three cups of water to a boil (on the stove or in the microwave).
  2. Combine all of the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl; whisk until well-combined. Set aside.
  3. Drain the tofu and cut it into bite-sized cubes. Place the tofu in a colander and pour the boiling water over the top. Pat dry with paper towels, then transfer the tofu to a plastic zipper-close bag. Add the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to the bag. Seal the bag and give it a good shake. Re-open the bag and add one tablespoon of the cornstarch. Re-seal and shake to coat. Repeat with the remaining cornstarch, one tablespoon at a time, until the tofu is well-coated.
  4. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet or wok set over medium-high heat. Add the white parts of the scallions and stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  5. Turn the heat down to medium. Add the tofu to the pan and fry until golden brown, about 1 minute per side (6 minutes total).
  6. Give the prepared sauce a good stir and pour it into the pan. Toss with the tofu and allow to cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until thickened.
  7. Turn off the heat and stir in the scallions (white and green) and orange segments. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve hot.

Notes

  • Store Orange Tofu leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To freeze, just place it in a freezer-safe container for up to a month.
  • To reheat, thaw if frozen, then warm in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, or microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 542kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 63g (21%) Protein 22g (44%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 11g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 1063mg (44%) Potassium 370mg (11%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 626IU (13%) Vitamin C 44mg (49%) Calcium 320mg (32%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2main servings or 4 servings as a side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 542

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 542kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 63g 21%
Protein 22g 44%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11g 65%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 1063mg 44%
Potassium 370mg 8%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 626IU 13%
Vitamin C 44mg 49%
Calcium 320mg 32%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.