Best Grilled Tofu Tacos With Walla Walla Sweet Onion Slaw And Optional Chicken Recipes

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GRILLED TOFU TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Grilled Tofu Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

If you love fish tacos, you'll also love this vegetarian version that uses grilled tofu in place of fish. Paired with grilled pineapple salsa and topped with avocado, eating these tacos is like taking a bite out of summer. We recommend freezing the pressed tofu before marinating to give it a meatier texture.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 Tacos

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
¼ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest, from 2 limes
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for greasing
½ medium pineapple, cored and cut 1/2 in (1.24 cm)
½ medium white onion, diced
1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ lime, juiced
8 flour tortillas
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Set the pressed tofu on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 4 hours, up to overnight. Let thaw completely, then cut into ½-inch-thick slabs. (Freezing is optional, but will give the tofu a meatier texture.)
  • In a wide, shallow dish, whisk together the lime juice and zest, soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, salt, and canola oil.
  • Add the tofu to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  • While the tofu is marinating, make the grilled pineapple salsa. Brush a grill pan with canola oil and heat over high heat until just smoking. Working in batches, add the pineapple to the hot pan and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes, until distinct grill marks appear and the pineapple is beginning to soften. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until grill marks appear on the other side. Transfer the pineapple rings to a cutting board and cut into ¼-inch pieces.
  • Transfer the pineapple to a medium bowl, along with the onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, salt, and lime juice and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Grill the tofu: Brush the same grill pan with more canola oil. Heat over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke. Working in batches, remove the tofu from the marinade and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, until distinct grill marks appear. Cut each tofu slab into ½-inch slices crosswise on the diagonal.
  • Just before serving, grill the tortillas over medium-high heat until just warmed through and some brown spots appear, about 1 minute per side.
  • Assemble the tacos: Fill each tortilla with grilled tofu and top with 2-3 tablespoons of pineapple salsa and 1-2 avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
  • Enjoy!
  • RECIPE BY: Karlee Rotoly

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 7 grams

OVEN-BAKED WALLA WALLA SWEETS (ONION)



Oven-Baked Walla Walla Sweets (Onion) image

When I lived in Washington, we had these regularly when the Walla Walla "sweets" came in. They are deliciious and it's so simple! Makes a great appetizer or side dish.

Provided by Judikins

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h3m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 walla walla onion (or sweet onion)
1 tablespoon butter
1 beef bouillon cube (I prefer Trader Joe's)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Peel outer dry skin from onion and wash.
  • Cut hole in top of onion large enough to put boullion cube and butter.
  • Fill with cube with butter then boullion cube or crystals.
  • Place onion on aluminum foil and wrap around onion with slight "vent" in top.
  • Bake for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156.6, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 30.9, Sodium 696.4, Carbohydrate 12, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5.3, Protein 1.7

GRILLED TOFU TACOS WITH WALLA WALLA SWEET ONION SLAW (AND OPTIONAL CHICKEN)



Grilled Tofu Tacos with Walla Walla Sweet Onion Slaw (and Optional Chicken) image

Smoky seasoned tofu (and/or chicken), creamy avocado, and crunchy slaw make these super easy summer tacos shine.

Provided by Kare for Kitchen Treaty

Time 2h35m

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 14-ounce blocks extra-firm tofu
1 (14-ounce block extra firm tofu
and
1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 medium cabbage (quartered and thinly sliced)
1/2 medium Walla Walla Sweet onion (thinly sliced)
1/4 cup lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large avocado (sliced)
10-12 to rtillas (depending on how full you like to stuff your tacos*)

Steps:

  • Press tofu to drain. I place each block on a dinner plate on top of a layer of paper towels, then place more paper towels on top. Then I put 3-4 dinner plates on top and let it press down on the tofu for 20-30 minutes. Slice tofu into 6-7 1/2-inch pieces. Place in a zipper bag or container with airtight cover. If using chicken, add chicken to a zipper bag.
  • Make the marinade. Add all marinade ingredients to a small bowl and whisk until combined. Pour marinade over tofu and/or chicken. If using half tofu/half chicken, just evenly divide the marinade between the two. Place in refrigerator and marinate for 2 hours.
  • Heat grill to medium-high, about 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook tofu and/or chicken until browned and cooked through, 10-14 minutes. We only have one grill, so we always use the left side for my vegetarian stuff, and the right side for the meaty stuff. Remove tofu and/or meat from grill and let cool enough to cut into taco-size pieces (I just cut the tofu pieces in half).
  • Place the tortillas on the grill and heat until slightly browned and heated through, about 1-2 minutes on each side. Keep on a plate covered by a damp dishtowel until ready to serve.
  • While the tofu/meat and tortillas are cooking, make the slaw. In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients with salad tongs or your clean hands. Taste and add additional salt and pepper if desired.
  • To assemble tacos, grab a tortilla and lay one or two avocado slices on the bottom. Top with a coulple pieces of tofu or chicken, and top with slaw. Serve.

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