Vegan Orange Tofu & Broccoli
A vegan stir-fry of baked tofu and broccoli in a bright, tangy orange sauce with toasted cashews.
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Ingredients
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot or organic cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari
- ¾ cup orange juice preferably fresh
- 1 tablespoon orange zest optional, but highly recommended if using organic oranges
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or other mild white vinegar
- 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger or more, to taste
For the stir-fry
- 1 tablespoon safflower oil or other neutral vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 large broccoli crowns cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 medium red bell pepper cut into short, narrow strips
- 8 ounce package baked tofu cut into short, narrow strips
- Freshly ground pepper and extra soy sauce to taste, optional
- ¼ cup toasted cashew pieces or more as desired, optional
Instructions
- Combine the arrowroot or cornstarch with ¼ cup water in a small mixing bowl and stir to dissolve. Stir in the remaining sauce ingredients, then set aside until needed.
- Heat the oil in a stir-fry pan. Add the garlic and cook over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden.
- Add the broccoli and ¼ cup water. Cover and cook over medium heat until the broccoli just turns bright green and tender-crisp, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Stir in the bell pepper and tofu, turn the heat up to high, and stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Pour in the sauce and cook just until it has thickened and everything is well heated through. Season with extra soy sauce (or pass around) to taste, and plenty of pepper.
- Scatter the cashews over the top and serve at once.
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