Dinner for 2

Spicy Orange Glazed Tofu

Name: Spicy Orange Glazed Tofu
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
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

$10.42for 442 minServes 2

Cornstarch-coated tofu cooks with vegetables, rice, and a sweet spicy orange sauce for a complete skillet meal.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Tofu, 11 oz$0.17/oz typical	11 oz	$1.95Typical price
	Rice, 4.25 oz$0.08/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.35Typical price
	Broccoli, 0.45 lb$1.99/lb typical	0.45 lb	$0.88Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
	Juice, 6.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	6.25 oz	$0.25Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical	a little	$0.05Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$5.21

Swaps

Swap rice for quinoaabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaHot sauceSoy sauceVinegarSyrups, molasses, powdered sugar

Not included in the cost.

42 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings as written
$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$2.61 per serving$10.42 for 4

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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.

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