Description
A vegan take on a popular Asian-inspired dish made with rice, broccoli, and tofu simmered in a delicious orange sauce for an easy, flavorful, healthy weeknight meal!
Ingredients
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- 1/2 (6oz) block extra firm tofu
- 3 cups uncooked rice, (I use calrose rice)
- ~4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Orange Sauce, (below)
- (optional but recommended) tofu marinade, (below)
- sesame seeds, (for garnishing)
Tofu Marinade
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic
- 1/4 cup liquid aminos/tamari gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey, (if vegan, sub maple syrup)
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Orange Sauce
- 1.5 cups orange juice
- 1/2 cup honey, (if vegan, sub maple syrup)
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp dried orange peel
- 3/4 cup liquid aminos/tamari gluten-free soy sauce
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1–2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 tbsp arrowroot/tapioca powder
Instructions
- Whenever you have time, drain and press your tofu. Mix all the marinade ingredients together in a glass container, slice your tofu into squares/pieces and then place the tofu into the marinade, cover and place in your fridge
- **NOTE: you can keep in your fridge for 20 minutes to up to a few hours. I made mine in the early afternoon and let it marinade for a few hours
- Cook your rice according to package directions
- In a large skillet or wok heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and sautee until it starts to turn golden brown
- Whisk in the arrowroot until it absorbs the olive oil
- Next, whisk in the orange juice, liquid aminios/tamari, ginger, honey/maple syrup, and orange peel and bring the mixture to a slow boil, then reduce to simmer, whisking occasionally
- Spray a seperate skillet with coconut oil, heat to medium, then add the tofu and just a small amount of the marinade, then reserve the rest of the marinade to add into the orange sauce. Cook the tofu until it starts to brown, then flip
- If not already done, cut your broccoli florets into smal-medium sized pieces, then add into the skillet/wok with the orange sauce. Bring the heat up to a slow boil, and cover to cook the broccoli for about 5-7 minutes
- **NOTE: I like my broccoli a little bit crispier, but feel free to cook a few minutes longer if you desire it more cooked
- Spoon some rice inro your bowls, top with broccoli and orange sauce and then top with tofu and sesame seeds
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Additional Time: 0 hours
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Recipes
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 people