Orange Glazed Tofu
Vegan. Healthy. Delicious. Easy.
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| Words can't describe how zesty and flavorful this orange glazed tofu is! I've paired it with pan seared garlic asparagus, but it also goes well with rice. |
Ingredients List (screenshot for an easy shopping list):
- 16 oz. High Protein Firm Tofu
- 3 cloves (1.5 tsp) Minced Garlic
- 0.5 tsp Ground Ginger
- 0.75 cup Fresh Orange Juice
- 0.25 cup Cane Sugar (avoid white sugar; see my article for more information)
- 1.5 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1.5 tbsp Rice Vinegar
- 1.5 tbsp Arrowroot Powder or Corn Starch
- Water
- Chili Flakes (optional)
- Orange Zest (optional)
Nutrition Information (1/2 Recipe):
- 515 Calories
- 39 g Protein
- 47 g Carbs (32 g Sugar, 0 g Fiber)
- 20 g Fats (2 g Sat Fat, 0 g Cholesterol)
Photographic Instructions
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| Airfryer: Add the cubed tofu to the airfryer basket and fry at 400° for 15 minutes (shake the basket every 5 minutes to ensure evenness). Oven: Spread the cubes on a lined baking sheet and bake at 425° for 25 minutes (flip midway). |
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| Saute the garlic and ginger in a couple of tablespoons of water over medium heat for 2-3 minutes. |
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| Add the orange juice, sugar, vinegar, soy sauce an chili flakes and stir over medium heat. |
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| Dissolve the cornstarch in a few tablespoons of water in a separate bowl, then add the mixture to the pot. |
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| Stir the contents continuously over low heat for 2-3 minutes. |
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| Stir the mixture until it has a thin syrupy consistency. |
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| Remove the tofu from the air fryer or oven when it has a light brown color on the outside of the cubes. |
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| Add the tofu to the pot and allow it to simmer over low heat until the tofu has absorbed some of the glaze. |
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| Plate the tofu with rice or vegetable. |
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Add orange zest. plus sriracha or chili oil, then smile, because you're going to love this meal!Want more like this, plus simple recipes and other inspirational tid-bits?
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