Description
This Marry Me Tofu recipe features crispy tofu smothered in a rich and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, inspired by the popular ‘Marry Me Chicken’ dish. It’s a vegan, dairy-free, and plant-based take on a comforting favorite, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup canned full-fat coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes, then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- In a bowl, toss tofu cubes with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth, coconut milk, sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, thyme, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 5–10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the crispy tofu back to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Simmer for another 2–3 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra crispy tofu, bake or air fry instead of pan-frying.
- Use other plant-based milk if you prefer a lighter sauce.
- Serve with pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Leftovers keep well in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
