Easy Tofu Tacos
Tofu tacos are easy and quick vegan tacos that takes less than 20 minutes and makes a perfect filling vegan meal.
Servings: 4 tacos
Ingredients
- 1 block extra-firm tofu
- 4 tortillas
- 1 small bunch cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
For slaw
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 tsp lime juice
- salt to taste
Pico de Gallo
- 1 tomato
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 jalapeno chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro leaves chopped
- 1 tsp lime juice
- salt to taste
Serving
- 6 - 8 tbsp vegan crema
- 1 fistful cilantro leaves
- 1 tbsp lime juice (optional)
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 tofu pieces along with few spices like cumin powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, garlic powder.
- Cook it for 7 - 8 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.