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Easy Tofu Tacos
Tofu tacos are easy and quick vegan tacos that takes less than 20 minutes and makes a perfect filling vegan meal.
Prep Time
10
mins
Cook Time
8
mins
Total Time
18
mins
Course:
Breakfast, Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Keyword:
Breakfast Tacos, Cauliflower Tacos, Easy Vegan Recipes, tofu tacos, vegan meals, Vegan Tacos
Servings:
4
tacos
Author:
Ipsa Faujdar
Equipment
skillet
Spatula
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.