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Blackened Tofu Tacos with BBQ Onions

Blackened Tofu Tacos with Caramelized BBQ Onions are packed with delicious flavor and exciting textures! Gluten-free Nutfree

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 135 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the tofu:
  • 14 ounces firm or extra firm tofu pressed for at least 15 minutes and cubed
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce or use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon oil
For the blackening spice:
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or chili powder blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
For the BBQ onion topping:
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 cup of onion
  • a good pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce
For the rest of the tacos:
  • lime juice as needed
  • 2 cups of chopped lettuce or cabbage as needed
  • vegan ranch or vegan sour cream as needed
  • tortillas as needed Glutenfree as desired

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. In another small shallow bowl, mix all the spices then sprinkle the spices over the tofu and toss well to coat.
  3. 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.
  4. Cook for 7-10 minutes or until the tofu is golden, is crispy on most of the edges.
  5. You might want to be careful with the end of cooking so as to not burn the spices.
  6. 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.
  7. Then add in your BBQ sauce and hot sauce and toss well to coat then take off heat.
  8. 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.
  9. Squeeze some lime juice over the tofu then top it with the BBQ onions, more lettuce, and vegan ranch, or sour cream as needed.
  10. Repeat for all your tacos and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Nutrition does not include tortillas
  • You can also make this into a wrap. Add in some slaw, bbq onion, and some rice and roll it up into a burrito.
  • You can also turn this into a sandwich by cutting the tofu into larger slabs then blackening it. Then adding to a sandwich layer along with the lettuce, ranch, BBQ onion, and lime juice.
  • To make these Soyfree , omit the soy sauce and use my chickpea flour tofu or use cooked chickpeas 

Nutrition Information

Calories 135kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 457mg (19%) Potassium 156mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 806IU (16%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 155mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 135

% 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.