Dinner for 2
Spicy Orange Glazed Tofu
Cornstarch-coated tofu cooks with vegetables, rice, and a sweet spicy orange sauce for a complete skillet meal.
$10.42for 4 servings
$2.61 per serving$10.42 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 42 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tofu$0.17/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.95Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Broccoli$1.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.88Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.25Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $5.21 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaHot sauceSoy sauceVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 11 3/7 oz firm tofu
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup medium-grain white rice
- 7 oz broccolini
- 1 red bell pepper
- 3/4 cup orange juice
- 2 clove garlic
- 2 tsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp agave syrup
Steps
- Cook the rice in water according to package directions, about 18 to 20 minutes.
- Cut the tofu into cubes, then coat it with 1 tablespoon cornstarch and the salt.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and cook the tofu for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
- Add the broccolini and bell pepper, then cook for 6 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Whisk the orange juice, garlic, sriracha, soy sauce, ginger, vinegar, agave, and remaining cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until thickened, then serve with the rice.
Swaps
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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