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Tofu in Creamy Orange Sauce

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Tofu in creamy orange sauce with onion, green peppers, and cilantro for a balanced plant-forward everyday meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 288
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 block firm tofu cubed
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • ½ cup cream or plant-based cream
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. Add tofu cubes and cook until lightly golden.
  3. Remove tofu and set aside.
  4. In the same pan, add onion and cook until soft.
  5. Add green bell pepper and cook until slightly tender.
  6. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
  7. Pour in orange juice and simmer for a few minutes.
  8. Add cream and mix well.
  9. Return tofu to the pan and stir gently.
  10. Cook until sauce thickens slightly.
  11. Season with salt and black pepper.
  12. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 11gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 685IUVitamin C: 57mgCalcium: 159mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Press tofu before cooking for better texture.
Simmer sauce gently to avoid curdling.
Serve warm for best flavor.

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