Marry Me Tofu
Recipe: https://recipestripper.com/recipes/fe570ec5-96ac-4e1b-9d86-84ecc3f04402
Original source: https://www.noracooks.com/marry-me-tofu/
Recipe image: https://www.noracooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/marry-me-tofu-1-2.jpg

This vegan Marry Me Tofu recipe is a rich, creamy, and luxurious tofu dish with garlic, sun dried tomatoes and spinach! A surprisingly quick and easy one-pan meal that’s ready in 30 minutes.
Yield: 4
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT20M
Total time: PT30M

Ingredients
- 16 ounce super firm tofu (*or extra-firm, pressed well)
- 4 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (*or other high-heat safe oil)
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup Cashew Cream (or other vegan cream, see Notes)
- 2 cups baby spinach (sliced or chopped)
- 4-5  fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Vegan Parmesan (optional)

Instructions
1. [Pan Fry the Tofu] Remove your super-firm tofu from the package (Note-this is NOT the tofu packed in water). Pat dry with a paper towel, then slice into small triangles, or other shape of your choice.
2. [Pan Fry the Tofu] To a small bowl, add the cornstarch, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
3. [Pan Fry the Tofu] In a large non-stick or cast iron skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
4. [Pan Fry the Tofu] Dunk the tofu pieces in the cornstarch batter to coat all over, then carefully place on the pan. Pan fry the slices for about 4 minutes on one side until crispy and golden brown. Carefully loosen the pieces from the bottom of the pan using a spatula or even a fork and flip to cook on the other side.
5. [Pan Fry the Tofu] Remove the tofu from the pan and set on a plate nearby. Turn the heat down to low-medium and let it cool down a bit before you make the sauce. If there is a lot of cornstarch in the pan, wipe it out carefully.
6. [Prepare the Sauce] In the same skillet over low-medium heat, add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant. There still should be some oil in the pan, but if there is not, add another tablespoon before adding the garlic.
7. [Prepare the Sauce] Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, oregano, red chili flakes, salt and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
8. [Prepare the Sauce] Now add the broth, tomato paste, cream and spinach and stir well. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat and cook for about 5 minutes, until warm and the spinach has wilted. Taste; add more salt, pepper or red pepper flakes as desired.
9. [Prepare the Sauce] Remove from heat and stir in the fresh basil and grated parmesan. Place the fried tofu pieces in the sauce and gently flip them over so they are coated.
10. [Prepare the Sauce] Serve immediately, either on rice, cooked pasta or with fresh crusty bread.