Mandarin Orange Sweet and Sour Braised Tofu

Yields: 6-8 Servings

From The Hodo Kitchen

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Ingredients

Roasted Squash

• 1 lb dense, sweet squash (any variety), peeled and cut into 1/2” cubes

• 1 tsp olive oil

• 1 tsp salt

Sauce

• 2/3 cup mandarin orange juice

• 1/3 cup (or to taste) sugar

• Pinch chili flakes

• 2 tsp cornstarch

Tofu and Vegetables

• 12( 10oz) packages Hodo Extra Firm Tofu, diced into ½” cubes Locate Product

• 2 & 2/3 cup spinach

• 1/3 cup carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

• 1/3 cup red onion, peeled and thinly sliced

• 2/3 cup napa cabbage, cut into long, thin strips

*Missing our braised tofu? Try this easy recipe as a substitute.

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450°F.

2. Toss squash pieces in olive oil and salt and lay in a single layer on a baking sheet. Cook for 25 minutes, or until tender.

3. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce. In a small saucepan, bring mandarin orange juice, sugar and chili flakes to a simmer.

4. Mix cornstarch with a little water to make a thick liquid and add it to the other sauce ingredients.

5. Bring sauce back to a simmer to thicken, then take off the heat to cool.

6. Toss sauce, squash, tofu and all vegetables and mix gently. Enjoy!