Description
This Creamy Sherry Tofu recipe features super firm tofu slices pan-fried to golden perfection and simmered in a luxurious dairy-free creamy sherry mushroom sauce. Served over mashed potatoes, this comforting dish is a flavorful and hearty vegetarian main course perfect for satisfying dinners.
Ingredients
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Tofu and Coating
- 1 block super firm tofu
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided (use dairy-free butter)
Sauté and Sauce
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- ½ medium onion, diced
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup dry sherry
- ¾ cup dairy-free heavy cream
- Mashed potatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Prep the tofu: Slice the super firm tofu width-wise into ½-inch slabs. Optionally, round the corners to resemble chicken cutlets for presentation.
- Make the dredge: In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, onion powder, poultry seasoning, salt, and black pepper thoroughly.
- Dredge the tofu: Coat each tofu slice evenly with the flour mixture on all sides, then set aside.
- Pan-fry the tofu: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of dairy-free butter and fry the tofu cutlets on both sides until they are golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the cutlets and keep aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of dairy-free butter to the skillet and melt it. Sauté the diced onions for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic and cook for another minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
- Cook the mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms and sprinkle with Italian seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes until mushrooms soften. Pour in the dry sherry and dairy-free heavy cream, stirring to combine, and bring the sauce to a simmer.
- Simmer the cutlets: Return the fried tofu cutlets to the pan with the sherry cream sauce. Simmer together for 5-7 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Serve: Serve the creamy sherry tofu warm over a bed of mashed potatoes and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Storage: Best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Gluten-free option: Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free cup-for-cup flour blend like Bob Red Mill’s for a gluten-free version.
- For a richer flavor, use a high-quality dairy-free heavy cream alternative.
- If you prefer, additional herbs such as thyme or parsley can be added to the sauce for extra aroma.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
