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Easy tofu tacos recipe with cabbage slaw and avocado
A soak in a simple Asian marinade transforms tofu from a strange sponge to a delicious, juicy source of protein. Tucked inside corn taco shells and topped with avocado and zesty cabbage slaw, it becomes a delicious, quick lunch.
Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 492 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 package of firm or extra-firm tofu
- 6 Tbs tamari sauce Bragg's amino acids or soy sauce
- 3 Tbs rice wine vinegar
- 1 Tb Sriracha or other hot sauce
- ¼ teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 3 Tbs water
- ½ cup homemade sauerkraut or thinly shredded or sliced cabbage, mixed with one tablespoon of vinegar
- 1 avocado
- ⅛ lemon or a lime
- 4 corn taco shells or 2 slices of sourdough bread
- 2 Tbs vegan mayonnaise
- 1 drizzle Sriracha or other hot sauce
Instructions
- Squeeze tofu slightly between your hands to extract fluids, and then chop into small cubes, each slightly smaller than 1-square inch.
- In a square or rectangular bowl, mix marinade from soy, rice vinegar, hot sauce and water. Soak tofu cubes in marinade, covered with plastic wrap or lid, overnight (or at least a few hours; it can also stay in the marinade for a few days, soaking up flavour as it goes along, so don't hesitate to plan several meals from this tofu). Give the tofu pieces a stir every few hours, to ensure all are evenly coated with sauce.
- When tofu has soaked thoroughly and you're ready to eat, heat up your shells (or slices of sourdough bread) on a medium-hot pan without any oil. When shells are ready, remove from heat and wrap tightly in a towel.
- If homemade sauerkraut is unavailable, mix ½ a cup of thinly sliced cabbage with a tablespoon of vinegar.
- Pit and roughly chop avocado. Drizzle with the juice of ⅛ of a lemon and a small pinch of salt.
- Mix mayonnaise with a squirt of hot sauce in a small bowl.
- Assemble your tacos (or sandwich): start with a layer of avocado, then a layer of tofu cubes, followed by homemade sauerkraut (or sliced cabbage), and a few drops (or a smear) of spicy mayonnaise. Tuck in, but ensure you have a plate nearby to catch all the delicious juices!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
492kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
3667mg
(153%)
Potassium
1062mg
(30%)
Fiber
11g
(44%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
169IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
134mg
(13%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 492
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 492kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 3667mg | 153% |
| Potassium | 1062mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 169IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 134mg | 13% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.