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From the author: Iโ€™m not gonna lie โ€“ this Tofu Fillets with Tomato Herb and Sauce turned out better than I thought it was going to. I modified a chicken dish from Bon Appetit, and Iโ€™m already craving more after devouring the entire dish in one sitting.

It’s a pretty simple dish with a lot of different flavors, but the charred cherry tomatoes add this great burst of tang that really made the meal complete. I put it with a little pasta but it could easily be served by itself.

Tofu filets over a bed of tomatoes and pasta.
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From Plant-Based on a Budget: These Tofu Fillets with Tomato Herb Sauce are packed with flavor and have an unmistakable Italian flair. From the garlic, vegan butter, oregano, and tomatoes get ready to try the most delicious pizza-flavored tofu fillets ever.

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Pastaโ€™s Best Friend

Because of the very Italian flavors of these tofu fillets, they make for a perfect match for any pasta. Either spaghetti, penne, or macaroni will do this tofu recipe justice, and youโ€™ll get to indulge in a super delicious meal without much effort at all.

You could also eat these Tofu Fillets with Tomato Herb Sauce on a bread spread with basil pesto, or in a slice of pita bread and some chopped spinach. This recipe is versatile like that, you can transform it into a comforting dinner meal or in an on-the-go take-along lunch.

Tofu filets over spaghetti and cherry tomatoes in a long white dish.
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The More Herbs The Better

We always encourage the use of a wide variety of herbs in plant-based cooking! They are affordable, add so much flavor, and have a wide variety of medicinal benefits. Surprisingly though, our favorite part isn’t eating them but growing them.

If you donโ€™t have a large garden and only count on a windowsill or a small patio, you can always grow aromatic herbs like thyme, rosemary, basil, oregano, or mint. It will not only be fun but also very calming in grounding. Give it a try and let us know how you got on!

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Tofu Fillets with Tomato Herb Pan Sauce

5 from 15 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
These fancy Italian-inspired tofu fillets with tomato herb pan sauce are the perfect weekend dinner! You’ll absolutely love them.

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Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons of vegan butter
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1 ยฝ teaspoon of chopped fresh oregano
  • ยฝ teaspoon of paprika any paprika will work
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 16-ounce block of tofu, sliced
  • 2 cups of cherry tomatoes
  • Chopped fresh parsley

Instructions 

  • In a bowl, mash together the butter, garlic, oregano, and paprika. Add a little salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a large frying pan or skillet, add half of the mixture and melt on medium heat. Add the tofu filets, with a dash of salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5-7 minutes a side. Remove from heat and set aside, covered.
  • Increase the heat to high and add the cherry tomatoes. Cook them, stirring occasionally, until they begin to char and burst. Add the rest of the margarine mixture to the pan and slightly crush the tomatoes to release the juice. Season with salt and pepper and cook them for another minute or two, allowing the mixture to melt and mix with the tomatoes.
  • Serve the tofu alone or with pasta, top with the tomato sauce and garnish with the parsley.

Notes

I put it with a little pasta but it could easily be served by itself.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 22gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 2gSodium: 118mgPotassium: 364mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1001IUVitamin C: 34mgCalcium: 328mgIron: 4mg

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Additional Info

Author: Jake
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Method: Stove
Diet: Vegan
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Jake switched to a plant based diet in 1996 and quickly realized he had no idea how to cook. All these years later and he’s still trying to figure it out…

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