Orange Ginger Tofu

Family friendly recipe with baked tofu drenched in a sweet and tangy sauce spiked with orange, ginger and maple.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Course buddha bowl, dinner, lunch, Main Course

Cuisine Asian, california, fusion, vegan

Servings

Calories 125 kcal

Equipment

sheet pan and saute pan or wok

Ingredients

1 lb extra firm tofu drained and cubed
2 tsp sesame oil
3 garlic cloves minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger minced
2 oranges juiced or ½ cup orange juice
¼ cup water
2 tsp maple syrup
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water to make a slurry
1 tbsp green onions sliced

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400
Add 1 tsp sesame oil to sheet pan and use your hand to spread to the edges then put tofu on the sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes turning once halfway
Make the sauce by frying the garlic and ginger in 1 tsp sesame oil over medium heat until golden and fragrant
Add orange juice and water and stir then add maple syrup, soy sauce and bring to a boil
Add slurry to boiling mixture and stir until thickened
Lastly, add the tofu to the sauce, toss well and garnish with green onions.

Notes

Serve with rice and vegetables for a full meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 10gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 577mgPotassium: 295mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 315IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg

Keyword Easy, Family-friendly, ginger, Kid Approved, tofu

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