Say hello to spring and this delicious Orange Tofu Asparagus which comes together under 15 minutes. Pan fried tofu , asparagus and peppers with citrus scented flavor will add a refreshing touch to your dinner menu. This recipe is vegan , healthy and gluten – free too. The spicy orange sauce is to die for so don’t miss making it. Feel free to add in the veggies of your choice.
Seriously spring how much have I missed you. Finally beautiful sunny days are back. On my recent trip to the grocery store I picked up asparagus and green beans ( a spring staple 🙂 ) Had some orange juice at home so thought why not make a ridiculously easy dinner. Something that is easy , fresh and flavorful. So threw in some peppers , tofu and this stir fry curry was ready in a jiffy. I served them with Pad Thai noodles .
Orange Tofu Asparagus Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil/ coconut oil / peanut oil
- 1 finely chopped green chili optional
- 20 asparagus stems end cut and sliced in angle
- 12-14 green beans cut into 2” sticks
- 1 small red bell pepper sliced length wise
- 1 sweet chili pepper sliced optional
- 2 teaspoon orange zest
- For pan frying tofu
- 6 oz / approx. 1 cup firm tofu pressed
- 2 teaspoon soy sauce
- sprinkle of salt
- pepper
- For the sauce
- ¼ cup orange juice store bought or freshly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon grated garlic
- 4 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce/ sambal olek
- 2 teaspoon agave/ sugar
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon corn flour
- ½ cup water
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a blender mix all ingredients called for the sauce.
- In a bowl place cubed tofu and add some soy sauce , salt and pepper to it.
- Heat up a wok or a non stick pan with oil on high heat.
- Add 2 teaspoon of oil .
- Place tofu in the pan and cook until crisp on both sides. Keep aside.
- In the same wok heat 2 tablespoon oil
- Add in green chili , asparagus and green beans
- Sautee for 2 minutes .
- Add in the orange zest.
- Add in the bell peppers, sweet pepper and saute for a minute.
- Now add in the prepared sauce mix and cook it for 2-3 minutes until nice and thick.
- Add in the crisp tofu and coat well with the sauce.
- Taste test and adjust the seasoning.
- Add more water if gravy is very thick.
- Serve warm with noodles or rice.
Notes
If you have time on hand you may marinate the tofu for a longer time. I keep it this way in the refrigerator overnight sometimes.
You may use veggies of your choice like okra, baby corn , bok choy .
Adjust spices to your spice level.
You may sub tofu with paneer.
This stir fry pairs well with noodles as well as rice.
The gravy thickens after cooling , keep it thin if you are eating way later than it’s cooked.
Nutrition
Make ahead of time tip-
You may press and fry the tofu up to 3 days ahead of time.
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Hi! If I make this without much of the chili 🌶, would it sacrifice the flavor? We like things pretty mild/medium. Should I add anything else if I’m making it milder?
Hello Lydia, If you like it milder then adjust chili as per your taste. I do that all the time for my kids. And they slurp the entire bowl. You may use a bit of smoked paprika as it isn’t spicy.
Looks So delicious Khushboo!!! Love it.
Thank you Dhwani .
Looks extraordinary. Will be trying it soon 😊
Thank you. It tastes great too.