Name: Orange Crispy Tofu Bowl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 15- oz pack of tofu; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tbsp tamari (or soy sauce); zest of 1 orange; 1 navel orange (juiced); 1/4 cup vegetable broth; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 tsp fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic (pressed); 1 tbsp cornstarch; 1 head of broccoli (chopped); 3 bell peppers (chopped); 1 red onion (chopped); 1 tbsp avocado oil; Brown rice for 4 servings; Green onion; Sesame seeds

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I love a good crispy tofu bowl and have been experimenting with a thick orange sauce to coat the rice and veggies. ENTER: this recipe: Orange Crispy Tofu Bowl! I am in LOVE with the stickiness of the tofu after it's been coated in the orange sauce and how tasty it is over a bed of rice and veggies.

Orange Sauce and Tofu

Tofu is a staple source of protein in a plant-forward diet! Now it gets a bad rep because of the texture and lack of flavor, however, tofu is so versatile! For this recipe, coat the tofu with cornstarch and some tamari then stick it in the air fryer for 15 minutes.

While the tofu is crisping, make your orange sauce by combining all ingredients. Pour it onto a pan and heat until it's thick (a few minutes). Then, after your tofu is crispy, coat it in the homemade orange sauce for another few minutes in the pan.

How to Pick the Right Orange

I find it difficult to pick fruits sometimes and feel that whenever I go in blindly to the grocery store, I never end up feeling confident about my choice.

For this recipe, the orange sauce requires 1 navel orange. You're going to want to pick an orange that has a nice color, is firm, and is heavier than it looks. This will give the ideal flavor (not too sour) for this dish. The heavier the fruit, the juicier it is on the inside!

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Orange Crispy Tofu Bowl

This orange crispy tofu bowl has a sweet and sticky orange sauce to coat the air fryer tofu and stir fried veggies!

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Servings 4

Ingredients

Tofu

1 15- oz pack of tofu
2 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce

Orange Sauce

zest of 1 orange
1 navel orange juiced
¼ cup vegetable broth
¼ cup maple syrup
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic pressed
1 tablespoon cornstarch

Other Ingredients

1 head of broccoli chopped
3 bell peppers chopped
1 red onion chopped
1 tablespoon avocado oil
Brown rice for 4 servings

Optional Toppings

Green onion
Sesame seeds

Instructions

Press your tofu then rip into chunks to achieve a chewier texture. Then coat with the cornstarch and tamari. Place in the air fryer 400F for 15 minutes shaking ½ way through
Chop your veggies and stir fry with avocado oil for 5-7 minutes.
Make your sauce by combining all of the ingredients in a bowl then pour in a pan medium-high heat. Stir and let it thicken for 2-3 minutes.
Add your crispy tofu to the sauce then stir to combine over heat for another 1-2 minutes. Serve over a bed of rice and the veggies. Enjoy!

I hope you enjoyed this recipe. Don't forget to rate and review below! And if you're looking for another 30-minute dinner, check out this teriyaki tofu recipe!