Best Carols Vegan Tacos With Tofu Guacamole Recipes

TOFU TACOS

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These quick vegan tacos, filled with a spicy tofu filling, make a perfect weeknight dinner. To keep them vegan, top them with shredded cabbage, fresh pico de gallo and guacamole. For vegetarians, add crumbled queso fresco.

Provided by Carolyn Casner

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (14 to 16 ounce) block extra-firm tofu, patted dry and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
½ cup chopped onion
2 large cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
½ cup chopped cilantro
8 corn tortillas, warmed
¼ cup Shredded cabbage, pico de gallo and/or guacamole

Steps:

Combine chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Add tofu and toss to coat. Set aside.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Increase heat to medium-high and add tofu; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to brown, about 10 minutes. Add beans; cook, stirring, until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and cilantro.
To serve, fill each tortilla with about 1/3 cup tofu filling. Top with cabbage, pico de gallo and/or guacamole, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 393.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 10.1 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 388.8 mg, Sugar 1.9 g

CAROL'S VEGAN TACOS WITH TOFU GUACAMOLE

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Make and share this Carol's Vegan Tacos With Tofu Guacamole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carol Bullock

Categories Soy/Tofu

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 lb firm tofu
1 large chopped onion
6 -8 minced garlic cloves
chili powder
cumin
curry
chiffonade lettuce
chopped tomato
chopped olive (optional)
taco shell
1 large ripe avocado
1 lb medium-soft tofu
1/2 teaspoon salt
black pepper
cayenne
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 -4 tablespoons lemon juice
chopped parsley (for the top)

Steps:

Fry onions in oil until soft.
Add tofu and cook until golden brown.
Add garlic and spices (to taste) and saute over low heat for 1 minute.
Fill taco shell first with heated refried beans, tofu mixture, veggies and top with tofu guacamole.
Tofu Guacamole Directions: Mash all the ingredients, except parsley, with a fork.
After mashing, beat well with fork (vigorously!) or whisk, until smooth and uniform.
Arrange nicely in a serving bowl.
Top with parsley.
Cover tightly and chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 254.7, Fat 12.9, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 6, Sodium 439.8, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 16.8