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Orange tofu with white rice and steamed broccoli on a white plate

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.
AuthorKaitlin - The Garden Grazer
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
CourseMain Dish
CuisineAsian-Inspired, Gluten-Free, Oil-Free, Vegan
Servings3

Ingredients

For the orange sauce:

  • 1/2 tsp. orange zest
  • 3/4 cup fresh orange juice (about 3 oranges)
  • 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.

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 Per Serving (Estimate)

Calories: 140 kcal | Carbohydrates: 16 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 0.4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5 g | Potassium: 387 mg | Fiber: 0.5 g | Sugar: 10 g | Vitamin A: 124 IU | Vitamin C: 32 mg | Calcium: 61 mg | Iron: 2 mg