Tofu Tacos

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A great tofu taco recipe for a meatless meal.

Submitted by Donna
Updated on August 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 tacos
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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package garden herb tofu, crumbled

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • ½ cup chopped onion

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ½ lime, juiced

  • ½ cup tomato sauce

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 8 medium taco shells, heated

  • 2 cups shredded lettuce

  • 2 tomatoes, chopped

  • 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup salsa

Directions

  1. Cook tofu, oil, garlic, and onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add chili powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, lime juice, and tomato sauce to the skillet and stir. Cook for 3 minutes.

  2. Stir in cilantro. Spoon mixture into a bowl.

  3. Spoon tofu mixture into taco shells. Top the mixture with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and salsa.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278 Calories
18g Fat
20g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 382mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 255mg 20%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 487mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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