Vegan Birria Tacos
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
337 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican, Vegan, gluten-free
Vegan Birria Tacos
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Transform traditional Mexican birria into delicious vegan birria tacos with crispy tofu, rich chili sauce, and authentic spices, ready in just 30 minutes.
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Ingredients
For the Sauce,
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1 white onion diced, large
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 3 bay leaf
- 1 tbsp. onion powder
- 1 tbsp. Coriander
- 1 ½ tsp. cumin
- 1 ½ tsp. chili powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 ½ cinnamon stick or 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup water
- 14 oz diced tomatoes with juice, fire-roasted, canned
- 4 dried chilies guajillo or pasilla chilies, 6 pieces
For the Crispy Crumbled Tofu,
- 350 g tofu crumbled, firm, package
- 1 ½ tbsp. corn starch
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 ½ tbsp. garlic powder
- 1 ½ tbsp. oregano
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. cumin
- 1 tsp. chili powder
- 1 ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- ½ tsp. red chili flakes
- 3 bay leaf
For the Tacos,
- 6 corn tortilla shells small, soft
- 1 cup cheddar cheese vegan
- 1/3 cup white onion diced
- 1/3 cup vegan sour cream
- ¼ cup vegan feta crumbled
- ¼ cup cilantro
- 2 tbsp. salt flaky
- lime wedges from 1 lime
Instructions
- To make the sauce, add the olive oil, garlic and onion to a pot over medium-high heat. Stir and sauté until tender and golden.
- Next, add all of the spices and cook for 3 – 5 minutes to allow the flavours to come alive.
- In the meantime, lightly toast the dried chilies in a separate pan until softened, fragrant, and the oils begin to release.
- Add the tomatoes, water, and chilies to the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Let this mixture cook for 30 – 45 minutes, stirring often and allowing the water to reduce. The longer you let it cook, the stronger the flavours will be!
- Remove the bay leaves from the pot once reduced.
- Transfer the sauce to a blender once completed, blend until smooth, and transfer back into the pot on low until ready to use.
While the sauce simmers, make the crispy-crumbled tofu,
- Preheat the oven to 400F and prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Drain the excess water from the tofu package and crumble into a medium-sized bowl.
- Add the cornstarch, olive oil, tomato paste, and ALL of the spices.
- Mix the ingredients together until well combined.
- Set onto the prepared tray and bake for 25 - 30 minutes until golden brown. Make sure to flip halfway through.
- Remove the bay leaves and transfer to a bowl
- Add a couple tbsp’s of the sauce and mix until combined. Set aside.
- To make the Birria Tacos, place a large pan over medium-high heat and lightly spray with oil.
- Take one of the corn tortillas and dip it in the sauce- make sure you cover both sides.
- Place the corn tortilla into the pan and cook for 1 – 2 minutes.
- Flip the tortilla once it is slightly brown on that side and add a handful of cheddar cheese, followed by ¼ cup of crispy-crumbled tofu.
- After 1 – 2 minutes, fold one side of the corn tortilla shell over to create a taco.
- Cook for another couple minutes, and flip again in this new shape if necessary.
- Remove the taco from the pan and set onto a serving tray.
- Repeat these steps for ALL of the tacos.
- Once completed, garnish with the white onion, crumbled feta, dollops of crema, and cilantro leaves.
- Sprinkle some flaky salt and serve with lime wedges! ENJOY!!
Notes
- Swap the vegan cheddar, feta, and sour cream for your favorite dairy options!
- Serve the extra toppings of your choice; salsa Verde, avocado, it’s up to you!
- Take this dish with you to potlucks, dinner parties, or even summer barbeques- I promise you they will be a HUGE HIT!
- Store the elements of the tacos in the fridge separately for up to 1 week and make fresh OR keep premade for 3 – 4 days.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1
Calories
337kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
37.1g
(12%)
Protein
11.1g
(22%)
Fat
17.2g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6.6g
(33%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2.9g
(17%)
Cholesterol
5.6mg
(2%)
Sodium
928.1mg
(39%)
Fiber
6.8g
(27%)
Sugar
4.9g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 337 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 337kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 37.1g | 12% |
| Protein | 11.1g | 22% |
| Fat | 17.2g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6.6g | 33% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9g | 17% |
| Cholesterol | 5.6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 928.1mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 6.8g | 27% |
| Sugar | 4.9g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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