Marry Me Tofu (Print View)
Crispy golden tofu in a luscious sun-dried tomato garlic cream sauce. Ready in 40 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Tofu
01 - 14 oz extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 2 tbsp cornstarch or all-purpose flour
03 - 1/2 tsp salt
04 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
05 - 2 tbsp olive oil
→ Sauce
06 - 2 tbsp olive oil
07 - 4 garlic cloves, minced
08 - 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
09 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
10 - 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
11 - 1 cup unsweetened plant-based cream
12 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
13 - 1/4 cup vegan grated parmesan
14 - 1 tsp dried oregano
15 - 1 tsp dried basil
16 - Salt and pepper to taste
→ Garnish
17 - Fresh basil leaves, chopped
18 - Vegan grated parmesan
# Method:
01 - Pat the tofu dry and cut into cubes. Toss with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
02 - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
03 - In the same skillet, add 2 tbsp olive oil. Sauté the onion for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to infuse flavor.
05 - Pour in the plant-based cream and vegetable broth. Add oregano, basil, vegan parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir well and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - Return the crispy tofu to the skillet, tossing gently to coat in the sauce. Simmer together for 2-3 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra parmesan if desired.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- The creamy sun-dried tomato sauce feels decadent enough for date night but comes together in under an hour
- Crispy tofu cubes soak up all that garlicky goodness while maintaining their perfect golden crunch
02 -
- Crowding the pan while cooking tofu will steam it instead of crisping it so work in batches if necessary
- The sauce thickens quickly as it cools so if it seems too thin just give it another minute of simmering
03 -
- Use a heavy-bottomed skillet or cast iron for the most even browning on your tofu
- Let the cornstarch-coated tofu sit for 5 minutes before cooking to help the coating adhere better