Marry Me Tofu Recipe
The Marry Me Tofu Recipe transforms ordinary tofu into something extraordinary.
Equipment
- Large non-stick skillet
- Medium saucepan
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Paper towels
- Serving plates
Ingredients
- 14 oz firm tofu cubed
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
Instructions
- Press tofu between paper towels for 15 minutes.
- Cut tofu into 1-inch cubes carefully.
- Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Season tofu cubes with garlic powder, salt, pepper.
- Cook tofu until golden brown on all sides.
- Remove tofu from skillet and set aside temporarily.
- Add minced garlic to the same skillet quickly.
- Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant only.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning next.
- Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream slowly.
- Simmer sauce for 5 minutes until thickened properly.
- Return tofu to skillet and mix gently.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving immediately.
Notes
- Press tofu thoroughly This removes excess moisture for better texture
- Don't overcrowd the pan Cook tofu in batches if necessary
- Use coconut cream For dairy-free version, substitute heavy cream
- Add nutritional yeast Sprinkle for extra umami flavor depth
- Marinate overnight For deeper flavor, marinate tofu beforehand