Description
Marry Me Tofu is a delightful dish that blends crispy tofu with a rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, ideal for impressing guests and perfect for various diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz super-firm or extra-firm tofu (pressed, then sliced into small triangles)
- 4 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 3 Tbsp avocado oil (or other high-heat oil)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup cashew cream or other vegan cream
- 2 cups baby spinach, sliced or chopped
- 4–5 fresh basil leaves, chopped
- ½ cup vegan Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the tofu dry and slice it into small triangles. Mix cornstarch, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper in a bowl and coat the tofu pieces. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high and pan-fry until golden and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt, and pepper, cooking for a minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and tomato paste, stirring to combine. Add vegan cream and spinach, bringing to a gentle simmer for about five minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Gently nestle the crispy tofu into the sauce and serve immediately over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
Press tofu for extra crispiness and adjust spices according to taste. Can double the sauce recipe if desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg