This vegan orange tofu is the healthy, plant-based version of orange chicken. With tofu and vegetables in a sweet orange sauce. Ready in 35 minutes!
A healthier, vegan version of orange chicken: orange tofu (and vegetables!)
If you love that sweet, sticky orange sauce, but are looking for a healthier option, this orange tofu is for you.
It starts with an orange sauce made from fresh orange juice, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger. Then you cook the tofu and your favorite veggies in the sauce. Serve over rice for a delicious meal.
Step 1. Make the orange sauce. In a small bowl whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
Step 2. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup of the of orange sauce over medium-high. Add the tofu and cook 5-7 minutes - stir occasionally, allow the tofu to brown a minute or two on each side.
Step 3. Add the vegetables and remaining orange sauce. Turn the heat to medium, cover and cook 7-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Step 4. Serve over a bed of rice with a garnish of sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Yep! If you'd prefer to use tempeh instead, you can sub it 1:1. You could also use a vegan chicken like Abbot's Butcher
Store any orange tofu leftovers in the fridge. They will last for up to a week.
Thank you Lord for giving us healthy food to feed ourselves for dinner. Let us fuel our bodies so that we may do Your work. Amen.
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This vegan orange tofu is the healthy, plant-based version of orange chicken. With tofu and vegetables in a sweet orange sauce. Ready in 35 minutes!
*I used Hodo tofu which is a super firm tofu that does not require any pressing. You can also make this orange tofu with regular 14-ounce blocks of extra firm tofu - you can press it while you make the sauce, or simply follow the recipe as written - your tofu may not be as crisp with this option.
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