
Easy Smoky Tofu Tacos
User Reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
3
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Calories
271 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican

Easy Smoky Tofu Tacos
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These Smoky Tofu Tacos are a prime example of fusion street food - bursting with Tex Mex and Indian flavors and packed with protein and fiber from tofu and black beans, and they are ready in less than 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
For the tofu
- 2 teaspoons oil
- 7 ounces firm or extra firm tofu pressed for atleast 15 mins, cubed or chopped into shapes that you like.
- 3/4 cup thinly sliced onion
- 1/2 of a red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1/2 of a green bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 green chili thinly sliced (Serrano, Indian or mild chilies if you like)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne or use less for less heat
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) or use 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek powder or ground mustard
- Water as needed
For the black beans
- 15 ounce can of black beans drained or use 1 ¼ cup of cooked black beans
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or depending if black beans are salted or not
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons chili powder blend of choice I use chipotle chili powder blend
- 1 ½ tablespoons ketchup
- 2 tablespoons water
For the rest of the tacos:
- Small tortillas as needed
- Chopped lettuce, chopped cilantro, lime juice as needed.
- Jalapeno slices or picked jalapeño slices as needed.
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Instructions
Cook the tofu
- Press and cube the tofu if you haven’t already. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the tofu and toss. Cook until it is golden on some edges. 4-6 mins
- Add in onion, bell peppers and green chili and add a generous pinch of salt. Cook until the peppers are starting to get golden on most of the edges. 4-5 mins. Keep stirring in between. If the pan is starting to dry up too much then splash of water and continue.
- Add in all of the spices and rest of the salt and toss well. Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes until the tofu and peppers are seared and coated with the spices. Take off the heat and remove from the skillet.
Make the black beans:
- Add all of the ingredients of the black beans into the same skillet. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water and cook until the mixture comes to a good boil. 3-4 mins
- Mash some of the beans and taste and adjust salt and flavor. Mix well and set aside.
To assemble:
- Heat your tortillas on a gas range or toaster oven.
- Top them with some chopped fresh lettuce or greens of choice. Add a good layer of the black beans. Then add a good helping of tofu.
- Squeeze some fresh lime juice on top, add cilantro or pickled jalapenos or salsa of choice. You can also add hot sauce. Then serve.
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Notes
- nutrition does not include tortillas
- Store: store the tofu and refried beans refrigerated for upto 3 days. Reheat on a skillet or microwave and assemble as needed.
- This recipe is nutfree. For gluten-free- use corn or gluten-free tortillas
- For soy-free, use chickpea flour tofu or pumpkin seed tofu or seitan
- For higher protein in the meal, use whole grain tortillas and add a sprinkle of hemp seeds on top.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Sodium
541mg
(23%)
Potassium
674mg
(19%)
Fiber
16g
(64%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
1408IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
48mg
(53%)
Calcium
157mg
(16%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
Protein | 18g | 36% |
Fat | 7g | 11% |
Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
Sodium | 541mg | 23% |
Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
Fiber | 16g | 64% |
Sugar | 6g | 12% |
Vitamin A | 1408IU | 28% |
Vitamin C | 48mg | 53% |
Calcium | 157mg | 16% |
Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
9 reviews
Excellent
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