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TOFU TACOS - THE BEST VEGAN TACO!



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Provided by Claudia Gomez

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 block (12 oz) of extra firm tofu
2 Tbsp of neutral oil
1 Tbsp of soy sauce
1 tsp of chili powder
1 tsp of chipotle chili powder (can substitute with smoked paprika)
1/2 tsp of garlic powder
1/2 tsp of onion powder
Taco shells or tortillas (store-bought are fine, homemade are divine)
1 can of rinsed and drained black beans (optional)
2 Tbsp of nutritional yeast (optional)
1 cup of prepared salsa
Sliced veggies for serving

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine oil, soy sauce, and spices. Form a fairly runny paste. If required, add a little bit more oil.
  • Using your hands, crumble up the super firm tofu into small pieces. Make sure no major sized bits are left remaining. It's okay if the crumbles differ in size - they will crisp up differently and provide a great variety of texture.
  • Add the crumbled tofu into the bowl with the seasoning paste. Combine well, making sure that all the tofu pieces are coated evenly.
  • Lay all the tofu pieces on a covered baking sheet.
  • Stirring occasionally, bake at around 355°F for 25-35 min, or until all of the tofu is nice and crispy. Some pieces will be darker than others, and that's perfectly fine - just make sure not to burn them.
  • Finish the tofu with a sprinkle of nutritional yeast, if desired, for an extra cheesy note and B-vitamins!
  • Heat up the salsa in a saucepan until it's hot all the way through and reaches a nice, thick consistency. If desired, this is where you add your black beans for the final minute or two of cooking.
  • Mix your tofu with your salsa mixture. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Fill your tortillas with the tofu mixture. Add veggies, if desired. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4

TOFU TACOS



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Firm tofu, pressed to remove excess water and seared until crisp, makes a satisfying taco filling when topped with all the fixings. Your Taco Tuesday (or Meatless Monday) will never be the same!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 slices
4 cups shredded coleslaw mix
1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, 1 zested and juiced, 1 cut into wedges
1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Eight 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella or pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup jarred salsa verde

Steps:

  • Lay the tofu slices flat on a stack of paper towels; top with more paper towels, then put a heavy skillet on top to press out the excess water, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the coleslaw, radishes, cilantro, scallions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the lime zest and half of the lime juice in a large bowl. Mix the yogurt with the remaining lime juice in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush the tofu on all sides with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the tofu and cook until it begins to crisp, about 5 minutes; flip and cook 2 more minutes. Cut into strips.
  • Toast the tortillas in a dry skillet, 1 minute per side, or wrap in a damp towel and microwave, 1 minute. Fill with the tofu, cheese and slaw, then drizzle with the yogurt sauce and salsa. Serve with the lime wedges.

TOFU TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: extra firm tofu, low sodium soy sauce, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, olive oil, small corn tortillas, lettuce, tomato, vegan shredded cheese, guacamole

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

14 oz extra firm tofu, 1 block, drained
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch cayenne
olive oil, for drizzling
4 small corn tortillas
lettuce, shredded
tomato, diced
vegan shredded cheese, or regular
guacamole

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  • Use your hands to crumble the tofu into a medium bowl. Add the soy sauce, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, and cayenne and stir until well-combined.
  • Add a drizzle of olive oil to a large baking sheet. Transfer the tofu to the baking sheet, using a spatula to spread it out as much as possible.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
  • Fill the tortillas with the tofu, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, and guacamole.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 3 grams

TOFU TACOS



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I love tofu and this is a recipe that I adapted from Sunset Magazine. The original recipe calls for cabbage, I use lettuce instead. Use cabbage if you desire.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 21m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) box extra firm tofu
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
3 cups finely shredded lettuce or 3 cups cabbage
2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
8 soft corn tortillas (6-inch)
1 cup salsa, of your choice
1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Rinse tofu, drain in a colander for about 5 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
  • Cut into 1-inch cubes and lightly blot with more paper towels.
  • In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and cayenne.
  • Add tofu and mix gently to coat cubes completely.
  • Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix lettuce with vinegar.
  • Stack tortillas and enclose in plastic wrap.
  • Thread tofu cubes equally onto four 8-inch wooden skewers.
  • Set a 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • When pan is hot, lay skewers in pan and turn as needed to brown tofu on all sides, 5-6 minutes total.
  • Transfer to a serving platter.
  • Mound lettuce mixture alongside.
  • Heat tortillas in a microwave oven at full power until hot and steamy, 30-45 seconds.
  • Wrap in a towel.
  • Serve with tofu and lettuce, salsa, and sour cream.
  • Eat taco style, filling as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.1, Fat 7.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Sodium 1267.6, Carbohydrate 40.4, Fiber 8.1, Sugar 4.9, Protein 16.6

TERRIFIC TOFU TACOS



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This recipe will please even the most stubborn tofu hater! You simply can't tell you're eating tofu. You can slip this in, unnoticed to your finicky family; tell them it's chicken, pork or beef; they'll never know the difference!

Provided by Chef ChaosKitty

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 50m

Yield 2-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

0.5 (14 ounce) package firm tofu
0.5 (1 1/4 ounce) envelope taco seasoning mix
1 cup chopped cabbage
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (loosely packed)
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
olive oil
canola oil (for frying tortillas) or corn oil (for frying tortillas)
sour cream
shredded cheese (your choice)
salsa
white corn tortilla

Steps:

  • If you freeze the tofu first, then cook with at after thawed, it will have a meatier texture. After thawed, cut the tofu into a couple of pieces, similar in size. Place on paper towels, then top with paper towels, then put a heavy weight on top (a couple of phone books work well--put some plastic wrap between the tofu and the books or you'll have soggy books). Let sit for at least 30 minutes. The purpose of this step is to squish as much water out of it as possible, making it even more convicing as "meat". After you are satisfied that you've gotten as much of the water out as you can, slice the tofu into 1/4" cubes. Toss in a bowl with olive oil and the taco seasoning. Fry over medium heat until crispy.
  • While that's cooking, toss the cabbage (or lettuce if you have to), onion and cilantro in a bag or bowl or some other reservoir. Then heat the refried beans. And last but not least, in a separate skillet, fry the tortillas one by one, using a couple of tablespoons of the corn oil(or whichever type you prefer)each.
  • I layer the ingredients on the tortillas just like you would a taco. These are very filling and even big burly guys will find it hard to eat many more than 3!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.9, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 18.1, Sodium 697.9, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 14.1, Sugar 3.2, Protein 21.3

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