Meal kit that 17% heavier than the average meal kit meal and ranks in the 18th percentile for protein.
Protein1/5
Lightness3/5
Ease3/5
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Nutrition per serving
Protein20% · 31g
Carbs56% · 87g
Fat24% · 17g
5g
Protein / 100 cal
Per serving, as packaged by Purple Carrot. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
📊 How this meal stacks up
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Protein rank
18th pctl
More protein than 18% of 1,474 meals
Protein density
5g /100cal
Leaner than 56% of meals
vs Meal Kit average
17% heavier
This620
Avg532
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✓ High protein✕ Low carb✕ Keto-friendly✕ Under 500 cal
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ High-Protein✓ <600 Calories✓ Vegan
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Ingredients
1/2 cup quinoa speckled rice
2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 Valencia orange, half juiced and half cut into wedges (divided)
2 tbsp low-sodium tamari
2 tbsp turbinado sugar
1 tbsp sriracha
6 oz green beans, trimmed
10 oz organic extra firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp white sesame seeds (divided)
1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
2 scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
How to make it
1
Cook the rice: Preheat oven to 425u00b0F. Combine rice, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until grains are tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 2 cups water)
2
Prepare the orange sauce: Whisk together garlic, orange juice, tamari, sugar, and sriracha in medium bowl.
3
Roast the green beans: Combine green beans, 1 tsp vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper on baking sheet and toss. Roast until tender and browned in places, 6 to 8 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 2 tsp vegetable oil)
4
Crisp the tofu: Combine tofu, cornstarch, just 2 tsp sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt and pepper in large bowl and toss to coat tofu. Heat sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated tofu and cook, tossing occasionally, until crispy and browned in places, 5 to 8 minut
5
Add the sauce: Add scallions to skillet with tofu and cook until beginning to char, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add orange sauce. Toss to coat and cook until sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. (TIP: For the 4-serving meal, add all the tofu back to the pan before adding the scallions a
6
Serve: Divide sticky rice and roasted green beans between serving plates and top with sesame orange tofu. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds and serve with orange wedges. u597du5403!
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1/2 cup quinoa speckled rice2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced1 Valencia orange, half juiced and half cut into wedges (divided)2 tbsp low-sodium tamari2 tbsp turbinado sugar1 tbsp sriracha6 oz green beans, trimmed10 oz organic extra firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1-inch pieces3 tbsp cornstarch1 tbsp white sesame seeds (divided)1 tbsp toasted sesame oil2 scallions, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
How to Cook
Step 1
Cook the rice: Preheat oven to 425°F. Combine rice, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until grains are tender and water is absorbed, 15 to 18 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 2 cups water)
Step 2
Prepare the orange sauce: Whisk together garlic, orange juice, tamari, sugar, and sriracha in medium bowl.
Step 3
Roast the green beans: Combine green beans, 1 tsp vegetable oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper on baking sheet and toss. Roast until tender and browned in places, 6 to 8 minutes. (4-serving meal: use 2 tsp vegetable oil)
Step 4
Crisp the tofu: Combine tofu, cornstarch, just 2 tsp sesame seeds, and a pinch of salt and pepper in large bowl and toss to coat tofu. Heat sesame oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated tofu and cook, tossing occasionally, until crispy and browned in places, 5 to 8 minut
Step 5
Add the sauce: Add scallions to skillet with tofu and cook until beginning to char, 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and add orange sauce. Toss to coat and cook until sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. (TIP: For the 4-serving meal, add all the tofu back to the pan before adding the scallions a
Step 6
Serve: Divide sticky rice and roasted green beans between serving plates and top with sesame orange tofu. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds and serve with orange wedges. 好吃!
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Orange Tofu is a Meal Kit meal from Purple Carrot. The recipe format follows Purple Carrot's standard approach of pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step instructions.
Tofu or bean curd is a food prepared by pressing the curds of coagulated soy milk into solid white blocks of varying softness: 'silken', 'soft', 'firm', and 'extra firm'. [1]
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⏱️ Est. time: 40 min
🍽️ Serves: 2 servings
🌱 Vegan
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
How to make it
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Wash and prep all vegetables — chop, dice, or mince as directed on the included recipe card.
Cook proteins and main components following the step-by-step instructions included with your delivery.
Prepare any sauces, dressings, or garnishes per the recipe card.
Plate and serve immediately. Refrigerate any leftovers within 2 hours in an airtight container.
Orange Tofu is a Purple Carrot meal
Purple Carrot delivers weekly meals across the US.
Orange Tofu is offered by Purple Carrot. Read the full Purple Carrot review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Purple Carrot compares to competitors.
Is Orange Tofu high-protein?
Orange Tofu is tagged as High-Protein, <600 Calories, Vegan on the Purple Carrot menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Orange Tofu take to prepare?
Orange Tofu is made in 5 steps. Estimated active time is about 40 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
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