Marry Me Tofu (Printer-friendly)
Crispy tofu in a creamy sun-dried tomato garlic sauce with herbs
# 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 or heavy cream
12 - 1/2 cup vegetable broth
13 - 1/4 cup vegan grated parmesan or regular 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 or regular grated parmesan
# How to Make It:
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.
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.
07 - Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra parmesan if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce achieves that luxurious restaurant-style texture while being completely dairy-free
- Crispy tofu cubes soak up all that sun-dried tomato flavor like tiny flavor sponges
- It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
02 -
- Don't overcrowd your pan when searing the tofu or it'll steam instead of getting that gorgeous crispy exterior
- The sauce will thicken as it cools slightly, so remove it from heat when it looks a tiny bit thinner than you want
03 -
- If your sauce splits, whisk in a tiny bit more cold plant-based cream and it'll come back together
- Save the oil from your sun-dried tomato jar and drizzle it over the finished dish for extra flavor