Marry Me Crispy Tofu with Gnocchi – Vegan & Dairy Free!
Marry Me Crispy Tofu with Gnocchi – Vegan & Dairy Free! is a delightful dish that transforms your dinner table into a romantic setting. With its creamy sun-dried tomato sauce, perfectly crispy tofu, and pillowy gnocchi, this vegan meal is not only comforting but also incredibly easy to prepare. Ideal for date nights or special occasions, it combines rich flavors in just 30 minutes. Impress your loved ones with this wholesome and satisfying recipe that’s sure to become a favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces extra-firm tofu
- 16 ounces vegan gnocchi
- 7–8 large garlic cloves
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- ½ cup white apple vinegar
- 1 ½ cups oat milk or cashew cream
- ½ cup vegan cheese (parmesan or mozzarella)
- 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
- Press tofu for at least 1 hour, then cube and coat with arrowroot starch, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté tofu in a large skillet with vegan butter until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until golden, then deglaze with vegetable broth and vinegar.
- Stir in oat milk/cashew cream, flour, and vegan cheese; simmer until thickened.
- Boil gnocchi according to package instructions until they float; reserve some pasta water.
- Combine fried tofu and cooked gnocchi with the sauce; adjust thickness with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 0mg