What to eat with tofu?

Tofu is a versatile plant-based protein source that can be eaten with grains (rice, quinoa, barley, and more), pasta, veggies (stir fry, air fried, roasted, and more), on top of salads, and in buddha bowls . You can combine different sides to create a balanced meal of a protein, grain, and vegetable.

What makes tofu stick together?

To Keep It Together, Think Dry and Firm One of the most important steps in preparing tofu is drying out or firming up its exterior in some way to help it hold together. For pan-frying, draining it and then drying and pressing the exterior with paper towels works well.

What not to mix with tofu?

don't mix tofu and spinach | VegWeb.com, The World's Largest Collection of Vegetarian Recipes.

Is it OK to eat tofu everyday?

Similarly, the American Cancer Society sees no dangers from eating soy. "For the vast majority of people, it should be reasonable to incorporate tofu in their daily diet without any issues ," Sun said.

What is the tofu rule?

No one cares about unblocking a task as much as the person doing it. That's why it's important for that person to follow the Take Ownership and Follow Up (TOFU) principle. That means taking ownership of the task and chasing the people you are waiting on until it gets done .

Should you put cornstarch on tofu?

3) Toss your tofu in oil, soy sauce and starch. Cornstarch is a more processed ingredient, but it yields the crispiest results . Arrowroot is less processed and works well, but the outer covering can turn a little slippery and strange if you're adding the tofu to a dish containing a lot of moisture (like curry).

What is the best oil to fry tofu in?

Type of oil to use for frying tofu: Canola is great and so are vegetable/soybean oil and refined peanut oil . In general, choose a neutral-flavored oil that has a high smoking point. That is, don't deep-fry with sesame oil.

How is tofu traditionally eaten?

Tofu is often pan-fried and served as banchan with a dipping sauce . It is also used in many soups. Cubes of firm tofu can be seasoned with soy sauce, garlic, and other ingredients before pan-frying. A dish of tofu cubes simmered with similar spicy seasoning is called dubu-jorim.

How do you eat tofu traditionally?

Tofu is a staple of the Japanese diet. It's a common ingredient in miso soup , where it's found in small cubes, and is consumed almost every day this way. And then there's nabe or "hotpot", a common winter dish in which tofu is either substituted for meat, or eaten in addition to meat and vegetables.

How is tofu best served?

Tofu can be eaten raw, and so cooking it is completely optional and is mostly done for texture or to bind the sauce to the tofu. You can pan-sear the sides and add it to a colorful stir-fry or deep-fry it and coat it in a savory and sweet sauce .

How to eat tofu as a snack?

Baked tofu is magical. When hot from the oven, it's crispy on the outside and creamy in the middle. You can also tossed it into a stir-fry or just eat it as a snack with whatever dipping sauce happens to be handy.

One-pot Marry Me Tofu Recipe - Savory Spin (2024)

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This One-pot Marry Me Tofu is made by pan-frying tofu and then simmering it in a flavorful and creamy, sun-dried tomato sauce. Easy, tasty, and quick, this dish is a vegan version of the ever-so-popular Marry Me Chicken.

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“I made this tonight and it was literally the best tofu dish I’ve ever had! 10/10…would recommend”
Christy Gossett from Insanity Is Not An Option

I am in no way trying to garner any proposals with this One-pot Marry Me Tofu.

However, I will say that if this dish were a man, I would probably get over my shyness and ask “him” out. Maybe even marry “him.”

I kid, I kid.

On a serious note, this One-pot Marry Me Tofu is sinfully scrumptious.

I based this dish on the popular Marry Me Chicken recipes that have been circulating around.

A little history…

Currently, there are several versions of Marry Me Chicken around. In general, Marry Me Chicken is made by pan-frying skin-on chicken thighs until crispy, then simmering them in a savory, garlic-infused, sun-dried tomato-herb cream sauce.

Marry Me Chicken came to be in a Delish kitchen. It is said to have earned its name when a few Delish editors taste-tested it and exclaimed “I’d marry you for that chicken” and “Oh my God that’s marriage material.” Some even said that this “Marry Me Chicken” was better than the then-infamous “Engagement Chicken.”

What are the ingredients to make this One-pot Marry Me Tofu?

You will need the following 11 ingredients to make this One-pot Marry Me Tofu, and they are:

Tofu
I used extra firm tofu
Vegan Butter
I am not being paid to say this, but I love using Earth-balance vegan butter in most of my recipes.
Garlic
Minced garlic can be used, though I used fresh garlic that I grated.
Oregano
Dried oregano worked well in this dish.
Smoked paprika
Adds a smoky delicious flavor to this dish.
Za’atar
Along with smoked paprika, za’atar adds so much flavor to this.
Chili flakes
For a very slight hint of heat. You can leave it out if you prefer.
Vegetable Broth
You could use water, but the vegetable broth is just another way to add flavor to this.
Coconut Milk
I used full-fat, unsweetened coconut milk.
Sun-dried tomatoes
I used drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil (not the dry sun-dried tomatoes) is one of the major ingredients and is not to be subbed out or left out.
Parmesan cheese
I used a little bit as a garnish.

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I based this One-pot Marry Me Tofu recipe on this Marry me chicken recipe, with a bunch of substitutions.

Substitutions:

I substituted tofu for chicken, coconut milk for heavy cream, vegan butter for butter, and chicken broth for vegetable broth.

I left out the bacon and added smoked paprika and za’atar for a flavor-packed spin to this dish.

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From the time I drained the tofu to add a garnish of parsley to this One-pot Marry Me Tofu, this dish took less than 30 minutes to make. It is perfect for a weeknight meal or a more elaborate weekend dinner.

Ingredients

1 14-oz package of Extra Firm Tofu
2 tbsp vegan butter (I used Earth Balance)
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp za'atar
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp chili flakes
1/4 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup + 3 TBSP coconut milk
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil (drained)
2 TBSP Parmesan cheese
salt to taste
2 TBSP of fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions

Remove the tofu from the package and drain well. Then cut it into bite-sized pieces.
Add the vegan butter to a large frying pan and toss the tofu pieces in. I had the heat is set at slightly above medium on my gas stove. Let the tofu pan-fry for about 2–4 minutes, or until golden brown. Then flip the tofu pieces and let pan-fry on the other side for 2–4 minutes, or until golden brown.
Peel and grate the garlic cloves onto the tofu pieces.
Roughly chop up the sun-dried tomato and add it to the pan as well.
Add the smoked paprika, oregano, za'atar, and chili flakes to the pan and stir well.
Then add in the vegetable broth and 1/4 cup of the coconut milk and stir well for about 2–3 minutes. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the rest of the coconut milk and stir well.
Season with salt to taste.
Add in the Parmesan.
Garnish with chopped parsley and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Yield 4Serving Size 1
Amount Per ServingCalories 184Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 1gUnsaturated Fat 9gCholesterol 2mgSodium 258mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 12g

Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered an approximation only. Savory Spin makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information. Please do consult a professional nutritionist for more accurate information.Please do keep in mind that prep times, cooking times, etc, are provided as guidelines as there are so many variables at play.

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