Description
Marry Me Tofu is a vegan twist on the popular Marry Me Chicken, featuring crispy tofu smothered in a creamy, sun-dried tomato sauce with garlic and Italian herbs. It’s rich, flavorful, and perfect for date night or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 (14-ounce) block extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk (or other creamy dairy-free milk)
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed), chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- Fresh chopped parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Press the tofu for at least 30 minutes to remove excess moisture, then cut into 1-inch cubes.
- In a bowl, toss tofu cubes with flour, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tofu cubes and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove tofu from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic and red pepper flakes (if using) for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add coconut milk, vegetable broth, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano, and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a simmer and let cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked tofu back to the pan and gently stir to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve hot over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, air fry or bake the tofu instead of pan-frying.
- Use oat or soy milk for an even creamier sauce if not using coconut milk.
- Sun-dried tomatoes in oil add more flavor, but dry-packed ones can be rehydrated and used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
