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Marry Me Crispy Tofu with Gnocchi – Vegan & Dairy Free!

Marry Me Crispy Tofu with Gnocchi - Vegan & Dairy Free!
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Marry Me Crispy Tofu with Gnocchi – Vegan & Dairy Free! is a heartwarming dish that beautifully marries crispy tofu with a luscious sun-dried tomato sauce and tender gnocchi. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy dinners, date nights, or impressing guests at gatherings. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a creamy, vegan delight that’s both satisfying and full of flavor. The mild taste of the dish ensures it appeals to everyone, making it a family favorite. Enjoy this comforting meal that not only tastes amazing but also aligns with plant-based eating!

Ingredients

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  • 16 ounces extra-firm tofu
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot starch
  • Sea salt + pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegan butter
  • 7–8 large garlic cloves
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 mL) vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup (120 mL) white apple vinegar
  • 1 1/2 cups (360 mL) oat milk or cashew cream
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup vegan cheese (either parmesan or vegan mozzarella)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1–2 tsp red chili flakes
  • 1 6-ounce jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve 1 tbsp oil)
  • 16 ounces vegan gnocchi (homemade gnocchi or store-bought)
  • Fresh basil to top

Instructions

  1. Press the tofu using a tofu press or wrap it in paper towels. Let sit for about 1-2 hours before preparing.
  2. Cube the pressed tofu and place it in a bowl. Toss with arrowroot starch, sea salt, and pepper.
  3. Heat vegan butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the arrowroot-coated tofu cubes to the pan and fry until golden brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
  5. In a separate pot, bring water to a boil while you prepare the sauce.
  6. In the same skillet used for frying tofu, sauté minced garlic in vegan butter along with reserved sun-dried tomato oil until golden brown.
  7. Deglaze the pan with vegetable broth and white apple vinegar.
  8. Stir in oat milk or cashew cream, flour, vegan cheese, parsley, and red chili flakes if desired. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  9. Add tomato paste and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce mixture.
  10. Season with sea salt and pepper; cover and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
  11. Once boiling, add gnocchi to water and cook according to package instructions (usually about 3-4 minutes).
  12. Retrieve floating gnocchi from boiling water; reserve some pasta water if needed.
  13. Stir in cooked tofu and gnocchi into the sauce mixture.
  14. If your sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
  15. Top with fresh basil before serving.

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