Spicy Braised Tofu Tostadas

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Spicy Braised Tofu Tostadas

Reprinted from Minimalist Baker’s Everyday Cooking by arrangement with Avery Books, a member of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, A Penguin Random House Company. Copyright © 2016, Dana Shultz

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Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp 30ml grape seed oil or avocado oil
  • 5 cloves garlic 3½ Tbsp or 15g, minced
  • ½ white or yellow onion 55g, diced
  • ½ green or red bell pepper 60g, diced
  • ¼ tsp each sea salt and black pepper plus more to taste
  • 10 ounces 283g extra firm tofu, patted dry and crumbled with a fork
  • tsp chili powder
  • tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce chopped, plus 1 tsp adobo sauce (optional)
  • 1 cup 240ml vegetable broth
  • ½ cup ~128g red salsa

TOSTADAS

  • 6 white or yellow corn tortillas
  • 1 –2 Tbsp 15–30ml grape seed oil or avocado oil (for brushing)

TOPPINGS

  • avocado or guacamole
  • Salsa of choice
  • hot sauce
  • red onion diced
  • cilantro chopped
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Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the grape seed oil, garlic, onion, and bell pepper. Season with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring frequently until the onion is translucent and the bell peppers are lightly browned.
  2. Raise the heat to high and add the crumbled tofu. Cook for 5–6 minutes, stirring frequently, to begin browning. Then add the chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder. Stir to coat.
  3. Add the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce (optional), broth, and salsa. Stir to combine, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 15 minutes. The longer it simmers, the more flavor the tofu will absorb. Stir occasionally.
  4. Prep any desired toppings at this time.
  5. Just before serving, preheat the oven to low broil and position the oven rack at the top of the oven.
  6. Brush the corn tortillas with the grape seed oil and arrange on 1 or 2 baking sheets, making sure they aren’t crowded. Broil for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until light brown and crispy. Watch closely so they do not burn. Set aside.
  7. To serve, top the tostadas with braised tofu and desired toppings. I love avocado, lime juice, hot sauce, cilantro, and red onion.
  8. Braised tofu will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, though best when fresh.

Notes

  • You can also enjoy the tofu in burritos, in tacos, or atop salads.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2g Calories 299kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Sodium 980mg (41%) Potassium 497mg (14%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 1009IU (20%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 113mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 299 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2g
Calories 299kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 980mg 41%
Potassium 497mg 11%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 1009IU 20%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 113mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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