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Easy Smoky Tofu Tacos
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Easy Smoky Tofu Tacos

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.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 271 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the tofu
  • 2 teaspoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 7 ounces firm tofu pressed for atleast 15 mins, cubed or chopped into shapes that you like, or extra firm tofu
  • 3/4 cup onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1/2 green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 green chili Serrano, Indian or mild chilies if you like, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or use less for less heat
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves aka kasoori methi or 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek powder or ground mustard
  • water as needed
For the black beans
  • 15 ounce black beans can, drained or use 1 ¼ cup cooked black beans
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or depending if black beans are salted or not
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder I use chipotle chili powder blend, blend of choice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons water
For the rest of the tacos:
  • tortilla small, as needed
  • lettuce chopped cilantro, lime juice as needed, chopped
  • jalapeño slices or picked slices, as needed

Instructions

Cook the tofu
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  1. 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
  2. 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.
  3. 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:
  1. 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
  2. Mash some of the beans and taste and adjust salt and flavor. Mix well and set aside.
To assemble:
  1. Heat your tortillas on a gas range or toaster oven.
  2. 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.
  3. Squeeze some fresh lime juice on top, add  cilantro or pickled jalapenos or salsa of choice. You can also add hot sauce. Then serve.

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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 271

% 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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