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Tofu Tacos
Treat your family to these delicious vegan tofu tacos. Served with a crunchy cabbage slaw, they are quick and easy to make for a meat-free dinner option!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Pressing time
30 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 256 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 14 ounces firm tofu
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 6- inch small flour or corn tortillas
- 2 avocados cubed
Cabbage Slaw
- 2 cups cabbage shredded
- ½ red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lime zested and juiced
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Wrap the tofu block in a paper towel and place in a shallow bowl or rimmed plate. Place a heavy skillet on top of the tofu and place some heavy objects, like canned or jarred foods, on top of the skillet. Allow the tofu to sit for 30 minutes to release its liquid.
- Remove the objects, skillet and paper towel and use a new paper towel to wipe off any excess moisture from the tofu. Cut the tofu into cubes and coat in the taco seasoning.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and transfer the seasoned tofu to the skillet, and cook until it begins to crisp, about 5 minutes. Then flip and cook for 5-10 more minutes, depending on your desired doneness.
- Meanwhile, toss the cabbage, red onions, cilantro, olive oil, lime zest and juice, garlic, cumin and salt together.
- Warm the tortillas in the skillet for 1 minute per side and wrap in a damp paper towel as you assemble the tacos. Fill each tortilla with a portion of the tofu, some coleslaw on top and avocados. Enjoy immediately.
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Notes
- Storage: Cooked tofu will keep well in the fridge for 4 to 5 days.
- Tip: Don't skip pressing the tofu, allow it to press for at least 30 minutes.
- Tip: Cut the tofu into fairly small cubes for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Calories
256kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Sodium
211mg
(9%)
Potassium
321mg
(9%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
160IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
98mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 256
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 256kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Sodium | 211mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 160IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 98mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.