Marry Me Tofu and Orzo
This delicious Marry Me Tofu and Orzo is a one-pan meal that is sure to impress! It's creamy, rich, and full of flavor—perfect for a romantic dinner (you might get proposed to after your date tries this dish, so be warned!) or just treating yourself!
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided (I used the oil from a jar of sun-dried tomatoes)
- 1 (16-ounce) block of super firm tofu, cubed (or extra firm tofu, pressed, drained, and cubed)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt and pepper
- 1 small white onion, diced
- ½ cup sun dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red chili fakes
- 1 cup uncooked orzo
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup vegan heavy cream
- 1 cup vegan parmesan shreds, plus more, for garnish
- 4 cups loosely packed spinach
- Fresh minced parsley or basil, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- To prepare the tofu, toss the tofu cubes with cornstarch, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat and pan-fry the tofu until golden brown and crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Heat the remaining tablespoon of olive oil into the pan.
- Once hot, add the onion and sundried tomatoes. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is translucent, 5 to 6 minutes.
- Add the garlic and Italian seasoning, and sauté another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Next, add the orzo and toast for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring often, until lightly golden.
- Pour in the broth, heavy cream, and parmesan.
- Mix to combine and increase the heat to high.
- Once at a light boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer, stirring every few minutes, until the orzo is cooked through and the mixture has thickened, 12-15 minutes.
- Add the crispy tofu back into the pan, tossing to combine.
- In batches, toss the spinach in and continue to cook just until it’s wilted, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Serve immediately with more vegan parmesan and minced parsley. Enjoy!
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