Marry Me Tofu (Printable)

Crispy tofu in a luscious sun-dried tomato garlic cream sauce with herbs and parmesan.

# What You’ll Need:

→ For the 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

→ For the 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 grated parmesan or vegan parmesan
14 - 1 tsp dried oregano
15 - 1 tsp dried basil
16 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ For Garnish

17 - Fresh basil leaves, chopped
18 - Additional grated parmesan

# Steps:

01 - Press tofu thoroughly to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes. Pat cubes completely dry with paper towels before coating.
02 - In a shallow dish, combine cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Toss tofu cubes until evenly coated with the seasoning mixture.
03 - Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu cubes and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy on all sides. Remove tofu from skillet and set aside.
04 - Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the same skillet. Sauté diced onion for 2 to 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Stir in sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes to develop flavors.
06 - Pour in plant-based cream and vegetable broth. Add oregano, basil, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to combine and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
07 - Return crispy tofu to the skillet, tossing gently to coat completely in the sauce. Simmer together for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and additional parmesan as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce achieves that luxurious restaurant quality texture while being entirely plant-based
  • Crispy tofu cubes hold their texture beautifully even after simmering in the creamy sauce
  • Everything comes together in one skillet making cleanup surprisingly manageable
02 -
  • Don't skip pressing the tofu or you'll end up with soggy cubes that won't crisp properly no matter how long you cook them
  • The sauce will continue thickening off the heat so remove it from the stove when it still looks slightly thinner than your desired consistency
  • Crowding the pan while cooking tofu will cause steaming instead of frying so work in batches if necessary
03 -
  • Save the oil from your sun-dried tomatoes and use it for cooking the aromatics or drizzling over the finished dish
  • If serving this for guests keep some extra sauce warm on the side because everyone will want more

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