Name: Orange and Ground Cherry Tofu
Prep time: 15 s
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cholesterol,Diabetes,Weight loss,Vegan,Vegetarian
Ingredients: Tofu and soy; Tofu 1 block (454 g / 1 lb) of extra-firm tofu; crumbled into bite-sized pieces 15 ml (1 tbsp) cornstarch Cooking spray (for frying) 30 ml (2 tbsp) orange juice (½ orange) 30 ml (2 tbsp) reduced-sodium soy sauce 10 ml (2 tsp) freshly grated ginger 5 ml (1 tsp) toasted sesame oil Sauce 125 ml (½ cup) orange juice (2 oranges) 125 ml (½ cup) ground cherries; halved* 15 ml (1 tbsp) freshly grated ginger 15 ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup (or honey) 1 garlic clove (5 ml / 1 tsp); finely chopped Suggested side Cooked brown rice Stir-fried vegetables (e.g.; bok choy; broccoli; zucchini; bell peppers) Sesame seeds; to garnish

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Tofu à l’orange et cerise de terre ÉquipeNutrition Orange and Ground Cherry Tofu TeamNutrition

A vegetarian dish bursting with freshness and colour! This caramelized tofu with orange and ground cherry sauce is a great way to include plant-based proteins in your diet. It’s slightly sweet, tangy, and brightened with a hint of ginger. Perfect for a quick, nutritious, and original dinner—just the way our dietitians like it! For more information on plant-based proteins, visit our Practical Guide to Plant-Based Proteins.

Preparation 15 min

Cooking 20 min

Servings 4

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Calories 220

Fat 10

Carbohydrates 14

Fibre 1

Protein 18

Sodium 305

Ingredients

Tofu

1 block (454 g / 1 lb) of extra-firm tofu, crumbled into bite-sized pieces
15 ml (1 tbsp) cornstarch
Cooking spray (for frying)
30 ml (2 tbsp) orange juice (½ orange)
30 ml (2 tbsp) reduced-sodium soy sauce
10 ml (2 tsp) freshly grated ginger
5 ml (1 tsp) toasted sesame oil

Sauce

125 ml (½ cup) orange juice (2 oranges)
125 ml (½ cup) ground cherries, halved*
15 ml (1 tbsp) freshly grated ginger
15 ml (1 tbsp) maple syrup (or honey)
1 garlic clove (5 ml / 1 tsp), finely chopped

Suggested side

Cooked brown rice
Stir-fried vegetables (e.g., bok choy, broccoli, zucchini, bell peppers)
Sesame seeds, to garnish

Preparation

In a medium bowl, toss the tofu with cornstarch to coat well.
In a large non-stick skillet sprayed with oil, cook the tofu over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
Add the soy sauce, orange juice, sesame oil and ginger. Continue cooking over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, stirring gently.
In a small saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, until the sauce slightly thickens.
Roughly mash the ground cherries with a fork in the saucepan.
Pour the sauce over the tofu, mix well to coat the pieces, then cook for 1 more minute.
Serve the hot tofu over a bed of brown rice with stir-fried vegetables. Garnish with sesame seeds, if desired.