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Vegetarian Orange Glazed Tofu

By Jolinda Hackett, About.com

Easy orange tofu - yum!

Easy vegetarian tofu recipe with an orange glaze; similar to an orange glazed chicken you might find at a Chinese restaurant. A sweet, spicy and tangy orange-glazed tofu. Toss in some veggies and serve over rice to make it a full vegetarian and vegan meal.

See also: More easy tofu recipes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 block firm or extra-firm tofu, well pressed and diced into cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 3 tbsp water

Preparation:

Sautee tofu and garlic in olive oil for 3-4 minutes, until tofu is just lightly browned.

Stir in soy sauce, orange juice, rice vinegar, marmalade and ginger, whisking to combine and coat tofu.

Heat for 3-4 minutes, then add cornstarch and water, stirring to combine. Bring to a boil and cook until sauce thickens.

Serve over rice or another whole grain.

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