Orange-Glazed Tofu Triangles with Sesame Rice

Name: Orange-Glazed Tofu Triangles with Sesame Rice
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 118 milliliters grated carrot; 1 teaspoons chili garlic sauce (such as Lee Kum Kee), divided; 237 milliliters hot cooked long-grain rice; 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil; 0 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger; 59 milliliters thinly sliced green onions; 1 teaspoon honey; 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, divided; 2 Tbsps orange juice; 118 milliliters frozen green peas, thawed; 2 teaspoons rice vinegar; 0 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 Tbsp sesame seeds, toasted; 349 grams package water-packed extrafirm light tofu

You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Orange-Glazed Tofu Triangles with Sesame Rice a try. This recipe makes 2 servings with 365 calories, 40g of protein, and 6g of fat each. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up salt, orange juice, ginger, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the rice vinegar you could follow this main course with the Red Velvet Mug Cake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian diet.

Instructions

Cut tofu in half crosswise; reserve one tofu half for another use.

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Tofu

Cut tofu half lengthwise into 3 (3/4-inch-thick) slices; cut each slice in half diagonally. Arrange tofu pieces in a single layer on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Cover tofu with additional paper towels; place a cutting board on top of tofu, and let stand 15 minutes.

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Tofu

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Combine orange juice, 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, 1/4 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, and ginger in a shallow dish, stirring with a whisk.

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Chili Garlic Sauce

Orange Juice

Rice Vinegar

Soy Sauce

Ginger

Honey

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Whisk

Remove cutting board and paper towels from tofu; sprinkle 1/8 teaspoon salt over tofu.

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Salt

Tofu

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Paper Towels

Add the tofu slices to the orange juice mixture in dish, turning to coat. Cover and marinate at room temperature 30 minutes, turning tofu slices after 15 minutes.

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Orange Juice

Tofu

Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray.

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Frying Pan

Drain tofu; discard marinade.

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Marinade

Tofu

Add tofu to pan; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn tofu over; cook 2 minutes. Set aside; keep warm.

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Tofu

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Heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Add peas, carrot, and onions; cook 2 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce, remaining 1/4 teaspoon chili garlic sauce, and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt.

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Chili Garlic Sauce

Soy Sauce

Carrot