– vegan – gluten free – refined sugar free – oil free – no added salt –
When making this orange sesame tofu, I was inspired by my days of eating orange chicken from hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurants. I wanted to replicate the sauce in a healthier, veganized fashion. Not only does this dish have a perfectly crispy tofu, but the marinade is sweet with just a little spice, made with fresh ingredients like oranges, agave nectar and red pepper flakes. My favorite way to serve it is with white rice and broccoli – a healthy balanced plate.
Kitchen essentials:
- A small-medium saucepan
- A medium-large saucepan
- A mixing bowl
- A spatula
- A baking sheet
- A silicone baking mat. This is optional but highly recommended. The silicone baking mat will prevent the tofu from sticking to the baking sheet and assure even cooking without having to flip. Alternatively, you can also use parchment paper, but I recommend spraying with cooking oil/spray.
- A food grater
Substitutions:
- Cornstarch: can be substituted with equal parts potato starch.
- Agave nectar: can be substituted with equal parts pure maple syrup or date syrup.
- Coconut aminos: can be substituted with equal parts tamari or low-sodium soy sauce.
- Ground ginger: 1/2 tsp of ground ginger can be substituted for 2 tsp of fresh minced ginger or 1/2 tbsp of ginger paste.
- Minced garlic: 1 tbsp of minced garlic can be substituted for 1/2 tbsp of garlic powder.
If you like this orange sesame tofu recipe, I think you will love some of my other tofu favorites:
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per container
Serving Size1 servings
Calories936
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Fat
16g
25%
- Saturated Fat 2.8g 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0g
- Cholesterol 0.0mg 0%
- Sodium 562.3mg 24%
- Amount Per Serving% Daily Value *
- Total Carbohydrate
164g
55%
- Dietary Fiber 3.7g 15%
- Sugars 33.5g
- Protein 34.1g 69%
- Copper 1%
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.