Orange Sauce (Vegan, Oil-free, Gluten free, & Refined sugar free)

This orange sauce is super easy to make and it's great for meal prepping. It's delicious with rice, noodles, vegetables, tofu, tempeh, chickpeas or any combination of them.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup fresh orange juice (About 2-3 oranges worth)

• 1/4 low sodium tamari

• 1/4 cup maple syrup

• 1/4 cup rice vinegar

• 1/4 cup water

• 6 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 tsp orange zest

• 1 tsp minced ginger

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/2-1 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 2 tbsp cornstarch

Directions:

1. Combine the water and cornstarch in a small pot. Once the cornstarch is completely dissolved, add the remaining ingredients and mix well.

2. Heat on medium until it comes to a simmer, mixing occasionally. Once it comes to a simmer, remove from heat and allow to cool completely before transferring to an air tight container. Store in the fridge for 7-10 days.