Blackened Tofu Tacos with BBQ Onions
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
135 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Blackened Tofu Tacos with BBQ Onions
Description
The recipe starts with firm or extra-firm pressed tofu cut into cubes and tossed with soy sauce and oil. A blackening spice mixture of smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, thyme, cayenne, salt, and black pepper coats the tofu, imparting a deep smoky, savory, and mildly spicy flavor. The spiced tofu cooks in a hot skillet until golden edges and crisp exterior develop while maintaining a tender interior.
Concurrently, onions are sautéed until golden and then coated with barbecue sauce and hot sauce to create sweet and tangy BBQ onions. These add a moist, flavorful topping contrasting the spicy tofu.
To assemble, warmed tortillas are layered with chopped lettuce or cabbage, the blackened tofu, a squeeze of lime juice for brightness, and a dollop of vegan ranch or sour cream to add creaminess. The combination balances textures and flavors, making the tacos satisfying and varied.
The recipe suggests flexible serving options including wraps, sandwiches, or burritos with additional ingredients like slaw or rice. It also offers substitutions for soy-free diets by using chickpea flour tofu or cooked chickpeas and omitting soy sauce.
Ingredients
For the tofu:
- 14 ounces tofu firm or extra firm, pressed for at least 15 minutes and cubed
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
For the blackening spice:
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon thyme dried
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne chili powder or chili powder blend
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the BBQ onion topping:
- 1 teaspoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 cup onion
- salt a good pinch
- black pepper a good pinch
- 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
For the rest of the tacos:
- lime juice as needed
- 2 cups lettuce or cabbage, chopped, as needed
- vegan ranch or vegan sour cream, as needed
- tortilla Glutenfree as desired, as needed
Instructions
- Press and cube the tofu if you haven't already. Then add to a bowl. Add the soy sauce and 1 teaspoon oil and toss well to coat.
- In another small shallow bowl, mix all the spices then sprinkle the spices over the tofu and toss well to coat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.Add 2 teaspoons of oil and let the oil heat up then add in your spiced tofu.
- Cook for 7-10 minutes or until the tofu is golden, is crispy on most of the edges.
- You might want to be careful with the end of cooking so as to not burn the spices.
- Make the BBQ onions: Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until the onion is golden. 7-8 mins. Stir occasionally.
- Then add in your BBQ sauce and hot sauce and toss well to coat then take off heat.
- To assemble tacos, warm your tortillas on a gas stove or a pan then layer a layer of lettuce. Add a good helping of the tofu.
- Squeeze some lime juice over the tofu then top it with the BBQ onions, more lettuce, and vegan ranch, or sour cream as needed.
- Repeat for all your tacos and serve immediately.
Notes
- Nutrition information does not include tortillas.
- This recipe can be adapted into wraps or sandwiches by changing tofu shape and adding slaw or rice as desired.
- For a soy-free alternative, omit soy sauce and use chickpea flour tofu or cooked chickpeas instead.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 135 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 135kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 457mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 156mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 806IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 155mg | 16% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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