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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 Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 236 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

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

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  1. In a bowl, whisk cornstarch and water. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple, hot chili sauce, orange juice and zest, and reserve.
  2. 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.

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.
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  • Nutrition is 1 of 2 serves without rice

Nutrition Information

Calories 236kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 9g (14%) Sodium 676mg (28%) Potassium 436mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 20g (40%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Vitamin C 61.7mg (69%) Calcium 80mg (8%) Iron 1.4mg (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 236

% Daily Value*

Calories 236kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 9g 14%
Sodium 676mg 28%
Potassium 436mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 20g 40%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Vitamin C 61.7mg 69%
Calcium 80mg 8%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

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