5 from 3 votes
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
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
3
servings
Calories:
299 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp grape seed oil or avocado oil, 30 mL
- 5 cloves garlic 3½ Tbsp or 15g, minced
- ½ white onion 55g, diced, or yellow onion
- ½ green bell pepper 60g, diced, or red bell pepper
- ¼ tsp sea salt plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper plus more to taste
- 10 ounces tofu extra firm, patted dry, crumbled, 283 g
- 1½ tsp chili powder
- 1½ tsp cumin ground
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce chopped, plus 1 tsp adobo sauce (optional)
- 1 cup vegetable broth 240 mL
- ½ cup red salsa about 128 g
TOSTADAS
- 6 corn tortilla white or yellow
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Prep any desired toppings at this time.
- Just before serving, preheat the oven to low broil and position the oven rack at the top of the oven.
- 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.
- To serve, top the tostadas with braised tofu and desired toppings. I love avocado, lime juice, hot sauce, cilantro, and red onion.
- Braised tofu will keep covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, though best when fresh.
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Notes
- You can also enjoy the tofu in burritos, in tacos, or atop salads.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 299
% 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.