Vegan Orange Chicken (Tofu and Vegetables)
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!
Ingredients
Tofu and Vegetables
- 2 10 Ounce Blocks Super Firm Tofu cubed or broken into pieces *See Notes
- 2 Small Heads Broccoli cut into small florets
- 2 Medium Carrots thinly sliced on the bias
- 1 Red Bell Pepper large chop
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion sliced
Orange Sauce
- ½ Cup Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice from about 2 oranges
- Zest from one Orange
- 2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 2 Tablespoons Soy Sauce, Tamari, or Liquid Aminos
- 1 Tablespoon Rice Vinegar
- 3 Cloves Garlic minced (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- ½" Piece Ginger grated (or ¼ teaspoon ground ginger)
- ¼ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
To Serve
- Cooked White Rice
- Sesame seeds
- Sliced Green Onion
Instructions
- Make the orange sauce. In a small bowl whisk together all the sauce ingredients. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat ¼ 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.
- Add the vegetables and remaining orange sauce. Turn the heat to medium, cover and cook 7-10 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
- Serve over a bed of rice with a garnish of sliced scallions and sesame seeds.
Notes
*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.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 420mg | Potassium: 856mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 5353IU | Vitamin C: 221mg | Calcium: 412mg | Iron: 5mg