Marry Me Tofu
This bold and creamy Marry Me Tofu might just become your new weeknight obsession. Crispy tofu is tossed in a luscious, dairy-free sun dried tomato sauce that’s packed with flavor and totally fuss-free. Serve it over rice with a sprinkle of fresh herbs, and just like that, dinner is served.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 411kcal
Equipment
- stove
Ingredients
Tofu Ingredients
- 16 oz high protein super firm tofu broken into 1” hunks
- 2 tbsp gluten free flour
- 1 tsp tapioca flour or cornstarch
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Marry Me Sauce Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 shallot minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp crushed red peppers
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes chopped, not oil packed
- 14 oz canned full fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar of modena
- squeeze of lemon
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
To Serve Ingredients
- 1 cup jasmine rice cooked
- dairy-free parmesan
Instructions
- Add the tofu hunks to a medium mixing bowl and sprinkle with flours and spices. Toss to coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add a splash of water or cooking oil to coat. Add in the tofu and cook for about 10 minutes, tossing occasionally, until golden and crisp. Remove and set aside.
- Add another splash of water or oil, and add in the garlic and shallot. Sauté for 2 minutes until tender and fragrant. Add in the italian seasoning, red peppers, salt and tomato paste, as well as a splash of water to loosen the mixture, and stir to caramelize the tomato paste.
- Next, add he sun dried tomatoes, coconut milk, and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Add in the balsamic, a squeeze of lemon, and a dash of maple syrup to cut the acidity. Season to taste to your liking and simmer for just a few minutes over low heat until thickened.
- Add the tofu to the sauce and gently fold to coat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and dairy free parmesan and spoon over rice to serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 757mg | Potassium: 1172mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 852IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 8mg
