Orange Glazed Tofu

Crispy pan-fried tofu cubes coated in a sweet and savory orange glaze, served with fluffy white rice and steamed broccoli for a balanced and satisfying meal.

• Prep: 15 min
• Cook: 15 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 4
• Cuisine: East Asian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $1.91/serving

Dietary

• Vegetarian
• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Pescatarian
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• healthy
• stir-fry
• savory
• sweet

Ingredients

• 1 package extra-firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup white rice
• 2 cup water
• 1 head broccoli (cut into florets)
• 0.5 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut the tofu block into 1-inch cubes. Toss the tofu cubes with the cornstarch until evenly coated.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup white rice and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until water is absorbed and rice is tender.
3. Meanwhile, in a large non-stick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the tofu cubes and cook, turning occasionally, for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove tofu from the skillet and set aside.
4. While tofu cooks, steam the broccoli florets until tender-crisp, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.
5. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 1/2 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger, and 1 minced garlic clove. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly, until the glaze thickens slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
6. Return the cooked tofu to the skillet and toss gently to coat completely in the orange glaze.
7. Serve the Orange Glazed Tofu immediately over the cooked white rice, with the steamed broccoli on the side.

Notes

Pressing the tofu well ensures extra crispiness. If you don't have fresh ginger, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 405
• Protein: 22.1 g
• Carbohydrates: 48.7 g
• Fat: 15.6 g
• Fiber: 5.4 g
• Sodium: 760 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.2 g
• Sugar: 16.5 g