This orange tofu is a vegan version of takeout style orange chicken. With tofu, bell pepper, broccoli, onion and amazing orange sauce, this easy vegan dinner will become a family favorite!
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Yield
3 servings
Prep
5 minutes
Cook
15 minutes
Ingredients
8 oz firm tofu drained & cut into bite sized pieces
1 Tbsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
1/4 cup onion chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper chopped
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1/8 cup orange zest
Orange Sauce
1/2 cup orange juice
1/6 cup sugar
1 Tbsp distilled vinegar
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1/2 Tbsp fresh ginger grated
1/2 Tbsp garlic diced finely
1/2 tsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
Garnishes
1/8 cup green onions chopped
sesame seeds — original amount unchanged; adjust manually
Base draft — original amounts
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16 oz firm tofu drained & cut into bite sized pieces
2 Tbsp cornstarch
4 Tbsp vegetable oil (divided)
1/2 cup onion chopped
1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
1/4 cup orange zest
1 cup orange juice
1/3 cup sugar
2 Tbsp distilled vinegar
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp fresh ginger grated
1 Tbsp garlic diced finely
1 tsp cornstarch
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/4 cup green onions chopped
sesame seeds
Instructions
Sprinkle 2 Tablespoons of cornstarch and 2 Tablespoons of oil over the tofu and stir or shake to coat well. Spread tofu in a single layer on parchment lined baking sheet. Broil for 5 minutes, then flip and broil another 5 minutes.
While the tofu is broiling, add 2 Tbsp of the oil to a skillet and sauté onions over medium heat until the onion is shiny. Add the red bell pepper and cook 2 more minutes.
In a bowl, mix all the orange sauce ingredients plus one tablespoon of cornstarch until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
Add broiled tofu to the skillet, and add the sauce. Let sauce come to a boil, then add the broccoli, cover the skillet, and turn down the heat to low. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle the tofu with chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Serve with rice!