5 from 3 votes
Chickpea and Tofu Thai Peanut Tacos
These easy Thai-inspired tacos are stuffed with crispy slaw and a mix of tofu and chickpeas smothered in rich peanut sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
8
-10 tacos
Calories:
178 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Asian, American
Ingredients
For the slaw:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon maple syrup or honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 3 cups purple cabbage thinly chopped
- 1 cup red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 cup carrot grated
- ¼ cup cilantro leaves
For the tacos:
- 2 teaspoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 1 extra firm tofu 16 ounce container, patted dry, cut into cubes
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- 1 chickpeas 15 ounce can; drained and rinsed
- ⅓ cup peanut sauce store-bought or homemade
- 8-10 corn tortillas
- peanuts if desired, chopped, for topping
Instructions
Make the slaw:
- Add the oil, vinegar, maple syrup or honey and salt to a large bowl and whisk until combined. Next, add in the cabbage, pepper, carrots, and cilantro, and stir until everything is coated with the sauce. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Cup of Yum
Make the tacos:
- Coat the bottom of a large skillet with oil and place it over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the tofu and tamari or soy sauce. Cook tofu the until browned and crispy, about 10 minutes, flipping once or twice. Add the chickpeas and cook for another 2 minutes, and then stir in the peanut sauce and continue to cook until heated, about 2-3 minutes.
- Heat the tortillas in a frying pan if desired, and then fill each with about ⅓ cup tofu mixture, a spoonful of slaw and chopped peanuts, if desired.
- Serve.
Notes
- Use maple syrup and a vegan variety of peanut sauce if you'd like to keep these tacos vegan.
Nutrition Information
Calories
178kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
22g
(7%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
276mg
(12%)
Potassium
312mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
3663IU
(73%)
Vitamin C
44mg
(49%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 -10 tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 312mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 3663IU | 73% |
| Vitamin C | 44mg | 49% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.