Description
Marry Me Tofu is a creamy, flavorful vegan dish made with tofu simmered in a rich, savory sauce featuring soy sauce, coconut milk, and maple syrup. This plant-based comfort food has gone viral for its indulgent taste and romantic name, making it perfect for date nights or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 block (14 oz) firm or extra-firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1 tbsp oil (for cooking tofu)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- ½ cup coconut milk or cashew cream
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
- 1 tsp miso paste or rehydrated dried mushrooms (optional)
- Optional vegetables:
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- Sliced bell peppers
- Snap peas
- Garnish options:
- Chopped green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Press the tofu for 15–30 minutes, then cube into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sear tofu with 1 tbsp oil until golden and crispy, or bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add soy sauce, vegetable broth, coconut milk, and maple syrup. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return tofu to the pan. Add any optional vegetables and cook until heated through.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or quinoa.
- Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or cilantro.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, mix 1 tsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water and stir into the sauce while simmering.
- Customize with sriracha, lime juice, or curry powder.
- Make it gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop or oven
- Cuisine: Plant-Based / Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg