Easy Tofu Tacos
Tofu tacos are easy and quick vegan tacos that takes less than 20 minutes and makes a perfect filling vegan meal or a quick high protein vegan brunch.
Servings: 4 tacos
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
- 1 block extra-firm tofu
- 4 soft tortillas or hard taco shells
- 1 small bunch cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Taco Seasonings Substitute
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- ¾ tsp garlic powder
- ¾ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- ¼ tsp dried oregano
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
For slaw
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- ½ red onion sliced
- 1 tsp lime juice
- salt to taste
Pico de Gallo
- 1 tomato
- ½ onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves chopped
- 1 tsp lime juice
- salt to taste
Serving
- 6 - 8 tbsp vegan crema or vegan mayonnaise or buffalo sauce
- 1 fistful cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp lime juice ½ lime
Instructions
Prepare tofu fillings
- Take extra-firm tofu.
- Press the tofu using a tofu press or just place some heavy object.
- This will help in releasing extra water from the tofu block.
- Crumble the tofu block into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a skillet.
- Add crumbled tofu to the skillet.
- In a small bowl add all seasonings and a little water making a paste.
- Add it to the tofu and give a nice stir.
- Cook it on low to medium heat for 5 - 7 minutes or till it looks brown and crisp edges.
Prepare the toppings
- Prepare the coleslaw - Shred red cabbage, onions. Season with salt and lime juice.
- Make salsa or pico de gallo - Prep the tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, cilantro leaves for salsa.
- Vegan crema - Add any of favorite vegan crema for toppings. For a quick crema take vegan mayonnaise + hot sauce + maple syrup (optional).
Assemble the tacos
- Reheat the tortillas if using soft tortillas.
- Place some tofu filling on the taco shells.
- Add other toppings like salsa or Pico de Gallo and cabbage slaw.
- Drizzle your vegan sauce or crema and some more fresh cilantro leaves.
- Easy and quick tofu tacos are ready.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 112kcal