Vegan Orange Tofu
If you’re looking for delicious high protein vegan recipes, you have to give this vegan orange tofu recipe a try. It’s a great way to enjoy the flavors of your favorite Chinese takeout while sticking to a plant-based diet. Pair it with some fried cauliflower rice for a delicious meal that’s full of protein, veggies and a ton of flavor.
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If you’re looking for some other delicious high protein vegan recipes, give this Tofu and Veggie Stuffed Acorn Squash a try. Or this Vegan Chickpea Salad is also delicious. And you can’t skip the Copycat Chipotle Sofritas!
Vegan Orange Tofu Recipe Tips:
+ If you’re watching your carb count, try using something like arrowroot powder as a substitute for the cornstarch in this recipe.
+ A microplane zester makes it so easy to get fresh orange zest for this recipe. It adds such a great flavor, you don’t want to skip this step!
Vegan Orange Tofu
Ingredients
- 16 oz Extra Firm Tofu, drained and pressed
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp cornstarch
- water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup cane sugar
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/2 cup avocado oil, for frying
Instructions
- Dice the tofu into ½-1” cubes.
- In a mixing bowl combine the flour, salt, and1/3 cup cornstarch. Add water until it reaches a runny consistency, but coats the back of a spoon. Start with 1/3 cup and add more from there.
- Toss the tofu into the batter and lightly toss to coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the oil.
- While the oil heats up, whisk together the orange juice, sugar, zest, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and the remaining 2 tbsp corn starch until combined.
- Once the oil is hot, add the tofu, working in batches, frying for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden and crispy. Remove from the pan.
- Remove the oil from the pan and return to the burner. Add the orange sauce and bring to a simmer, stirring frequently until thickened.
- Add the tofu to the pan and toss until the tofu is completely coated.
- Remove from the heat and serve.
