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Sticky Orange Sesame Tofu Recipe (Gluten-Free)
Finger-licking good, orange sesame tofu recipe. Featuring fresh oranges, sesame, and ginger, our sesame tofu recipe is a great beginner-friendly tofu recipe that's packed with flavor and a great texure! Gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan for an allergy-friendly, easy recipe.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
253 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
- 1 block tofu drained and cubed, firm
- 1 tablespoon tapioca flour
Orange sesame sauce
- ⅓ cup soy sauce gluten-free
- ⅓ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- 3 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger ground
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200C).
- Remove your tofu from the package and cut into 1-inch cubes.
- Wrap tofu cubes in paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- To a medium mixing bowl add in all the sauce ingredients and mix well.
- Add the cubed tofu to the marinade and mix gently. Set aside for 15 minutes. Tip: If you have the time, let the tofu marinate for 2 hours in the fridge.
- Using tongs remove each tofu cube from the marinade and place into a clean mixing bowl. Reserve the leftover marinade for later.
- Add the tapioca flour to the tofu and gently toss until coated.
- Place each tofu cube onto a lined (or oiled) baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the remaining tofu marinade to a saucepan. Cook over medium high heat until the sauce becomes sticky, about 5 minutes.
- When the tofu is finished baking, combine the tofu and orange sesame sauce. Then sprinkle the sesame seeds over top and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
253kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
32g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
1326mg
(55%)
Potassium
222mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
209IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
171mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 253
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 253kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 1326mg | 55% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 209IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 171mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.