Description
A delightful vegan dish featuring crispy tofu, garlic, and sun-dried tomatoes that creates a multi-layered flavor profile, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces 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)
- 2 cups baby spinach (sliced or chopped)
- 4-5 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Vegan Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Press the tofu to remove excess moisture, which will help achieve that crispy texture.
- Cube the pressed tofu into bite-sized pieces.
- Toss the cubed tofu in a mixing bowl with cornstarch, nutritional yeast, salt, and black pepper until well coated.
- Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the coated tofu to the skillet in a single layer.
- Pan fry the tofu until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the tofu from the skillet and set it aside.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, and red chili flakes; stir for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in vegetable broth and add tomato paste; let simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in Cashew Cream and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the baby spinach to the sauce, cooking until wilted.
- Fold the crispy tofu back into the sauce and gently mix.
- Finish with chopped fresh basil and optional Vegan Parmesan before serving.
Notes
For best results, press tofu well and always preheat your skillet before cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 0mg