5 from 6 votes
Orange Tofu (Vegan Orange Chicken!)
Crispy baked tofu tossed in a sweet & tangy orange sauce that's full of bright, citrusy flavor! Serve it over cooked rice or noodles with steamed veggies.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
3
Calories:
140 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, Vegan, gluten-free
Ingredients
- 1 batch tofu crispy, baked
For the orange sauce:
- 1/2 tsp. orange zest
- 3/4 cup orange juice about 3 oranges, fresh
- 2-3 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. rice vinegar
- 2 tsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 tsp. ginger, freshly grated
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
Instructions
- Prepare tofu: Make the crispy baked tofu.
- Make orange sauce: While tofu is baking, place all sauce ingredients (except cornstarch) in a bowl and whisk well to combine. Set aside. Then in a separate small bowl, add 1 Tbsp. cornstarch and 1 Tbsp. cold water. Mix well to create a cornstarch slurry. Set this aside as well.
- Heat orange sauce: Start warming the orange sauce when there’s about 5 minutes bake time remaining for the tofu. Add sauce to a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat on the stove. Bring to a light simmer, then add cornstarch slurry (stir again before adding). Stir well and let simmer for about 6-7 minutes, stirring often with a spatula, until sauce thickens.
- Toss together: When sauce has thickened, turn off heat. Add baked tofu cubes and stir well to coat. Add sesame seeds if desired.
- Serve: Spoon orange tofu over cooked rice, quinoa, noodles, or in veggie bowls. There may be some sauce leftover that you can spoon over your rice/noodles if you wish.
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Notes
- Serving suggestions: Serve atop cooked brown rice, white rice, quinoa, ramen noodles, etc. Then add a side of steamed veggies like broccoli, peas, green beans, etc.
- Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds, sliced green onions, or red pepper flakes before serving if desired.
- For gluten-free: Use GF tamari.
Nutrition Information
Calories
140kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
0.4g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
(3%)
Potassium
387mg
(8%)
Fiber
0.5g
(2%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
124IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
32mg
(36%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 140
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 140kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Potassium | 387mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.5g | 2% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 124IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 32mg | 36% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.