Marry Me Tofu
Creamy, flavorful, and packed with rich sun-dried tomato goodness, this Marry Me Tofu is the ultimate vegan version of the viral Marry Me Chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 14 ounce extra firm tofu, cut into ¼ inch thick triangles
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 small white or yellow onion diced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes add more as desired
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- juice of half lemon
- ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt plus more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper plus more to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and sear on each side until lightly golden. Add the onion and saute for 4 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and saute 1 additional minute until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 2 minutes until the spices and herbs are fragrant.
- Add the coconut milk and stir to combine, reduce the heat to a simmer.
- Add the cornstarch and vegetable broth to a small bowl and whisk to combine.
- Add the vegetable broth/cornstarch mixture nutritional yeast, lemon juice, fresh basil, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir to combine.
- Add more salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer for 2-4 minutes until it has thickened slightly.
- Serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
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