Vegan Tofu Tacos

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These tacos are a healthy vegan version of the classic Mexican taco. Serve with avocado on the side, if you wish!

Submitted by Balanced Babe
Published on November 14, 2017
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 tacos
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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen bell peppers with onions

  • 4 Roma tomatoes, diced

  • 1 (12 ounce) package firm tofu - drained, pat dry, and diced

  • 1 (16 ounce) can low-sodium white beans, drained and rinsed

  • 2 limes, juiced, divided

  • 2 teaspoons adobo seasoning

  • 2 teaspoons chili powder

  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

  • 2 teaspoons paprika

  • 6 leaves Swiss chard

  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast

Directions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir bell peppers and onions until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes more.

  2. Stir tofu into bell peppers mixture; cook and stir until tofu is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Mix white beans into tofu mixture; cook and stir until heated through, 3 to 4 minutes. Add juice of 1 lime, adobo seasoning, chili powder, turmeric, and paprika; cook and stir for 3 minutes more.

  3. Arrange Swiss chard on serving plates and fill each with tofu mixture; top each with nutritional yeast and remaining lime juice.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

196 Calories
4g Fat
29g Carbs
15g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 196
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 126mg 5%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 8g 29%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 15g 29%
Vitamin C 53mg 59%
Calcium 306mg 24%
Iron 8mg 44%
Potassium 915mg 19%

* 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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