Tofu Tacos

A tofu taco recipe for a meatless Taco Tuesday, or any day. Tofu is spiked with chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and lime juice for a delicious filling.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 278 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• ¼ cup salsa
• ½ lime, juiced
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package garden herb tofu, crumbled
• 8 medium taco shells, heated

Recipe Instructions

Step 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.

Step 2

Stir in cilantro. Spoon mixture into a bowl.

Step 3

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