Crispy Orange Ginger Tofu with Broccoli

Crispy Orange Ginger Tofu with Broccoli

  • prep: 5 min
  • cook: 30 min
  • total: 35 min
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  • Summary

    This crispy tofu vegetarian dish is not only tasty but simple to make for any weeknight dinner. The dish is thinly coated with the sweet sticky orange sauce that will delight your tastebuds. It's the perfect amount of sauce, but feel free to double the sauce ingredients to make it a sauce-y dish.

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound 3 ounces (538 grams) medium-firm tofu (I used House Foods brand)
    • 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
    • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
    • 4 teaspoons soy sauce
    • 1/3 cup (3 fl oz) freshly squeezed orange juice
    • 2 tablespoons sweet red chile sauce (I used Mae Ploy brand)
    • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
    • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
    • 1/2 pound (250 grams) broccoli florets, cut into 1 1/2 inch (4-cm) pieces
    • 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch (12-mm) strips
    • 2 tablespoons water
    • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
    • Steamed white jasmine rice, for serving

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    Nutrition

    Nutritional Info
    ESHA
    • Servings Per Recipe: 4
    • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 389 % Daily Value *
    • Total Fat: 20 g 30.12%
    • Saturated Fat: 3 g 17.18%
    • Trans Fat: 0 g %
    • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
    • Sodium: 726 mg 30.25%
    • Calcium: 66 mg 6.56%
    • Potassium: 81 mg 2.31%
    • Magnesium: 0 mg 0%
    • Iron: 2 mg 10.6%
    • Zinc: 0 mg 0%
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43 g %
    • Dietary Fiber: 4 g 15.02%
    • Sugar: 6 g
    • Protein: 9 g
    • Alcohol: 0 g
    • Omega 3 Fatty Acid: 1 g
    • Omega 6 Fatty Acid: 2 g
    • Vitamin A 27.06%
    • Vitamin C 151.3%
    • Vitamin D 0%
    • * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
    Diabetes Exchanges
    • Exchange - Fat3
    • Exchange - Fruit0
    • Exchange - NonFat Milk0
    • Exchange - Other Carbs0
    • Exchange - Starch2
    • Exchange - Vegetables1
    • Exchange - Lean Meat0
    • Exchange - Alcohol0
    MyPlate Info
    • MyPlate - Grain Total2 oz-eq
    • MyPlate - Vegetable Total1 c
    • MyPlate - Fruit0 c
    • MyPlate - Dairy0 c
    • MyPlate - Protein Total1 oz-eq

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