Best 5 Mango Tofu Tacos Recipes

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Craving a unique and flavorful vegetarian taco recipe? Look no further than mango tofu tacos! This delightful dish combines the savory flavors of marinated tofu with the sweet and tangy taste of mango, creating a tantalizing taste experience. With its vibrant colors and textures, this taco recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. So, get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we delve into the world of mango tofu tacos.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TOFU TACOS WITH MANGO SLAW



Tofu Tacos With Mango Slaw image

Bright and tangy plant-based tacos with mango slaw, guacamole, and baked tofu.

Provided by Brie Norris

Categories     Meatless Meals For Two

Time 28m

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 fajita-sized flour tortillas
1 teaspoon olive oil
7 ounces baked tofu, storebought, sriracha or teriyaki flavor
2 ounces prepared guacamole (or half a small avocado, seeded and sliced)
1 cup coleslaw mix (about 3 ounces), or shredded cabbage
1/2 cup diced mango, about half a large mango
1/2 cup cilantro leaves, roughly chopped (see note)
A small chunk of red onion (about 1-inch wide), thinly sliced
Half a small jalapeno, seeded and diced (omit if you prefer less spicy heat)
Juice of 1 lime, about 2 to 3 teaspoons
1 teaspoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
Salt and Pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl combine the coleslaw mix, mango, cilantro, red onion, jalapeno, and lime juice. Toss well to combine. Taste and add a little maple syrup or honey and salt and black pepper as desired, set aside.
  • Remove tofu from packaging and slice into 8 equal pieces. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu and cook until browned about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  • While the tofu is heating, warm the tortillas using one of the methods in the notes section. Once warmed through, place tortillas in a clean towel and cover to keep warm.
  • To assemble the tacos, spread tortillas with guacamole. Layer each one with 2 tofu pieces and 1/4 of the slaw mixture. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397 calories, Carbohydrate 54 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 0 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15.2 grams fat, Fiber 8.5 grams fiber, Protein 18.3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 1.9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 2 tacos, Sodium 791 grams sodium, Sugar 11.5 grams sugar

MANGO TOFU TACOS



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I grew up vegetarian and love Mexican food. As a kid, we used to have bean tacos. Inspired by a family friend, and by my maturing taste buds, I created this recipe to liven up my vegetarian taco experience.This is, of course, just the filling, and you can add whatever toppings to your taco that you want. This recipe tends to match better with red taco sauces than with green ones. Extra filling can be reheated later or eaten cold as a mango tofu salsa. Enjoy!

Provided by Eric

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons coconut oil, or more as needed
1 onion, chopped
1 serrano chile pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 (14 ounce) packages tofu, cut into chunks
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped (stems and leaves separated)
¼ (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix, or more to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
2 mangos, peeled and cut into small chunks
¼ (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 pinch chili powder, or to taste
salt to taste
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander, or to taste

Steps:

  • Cover the bottom of a skillet with coconut oil; warm over medium heat. Add onion, serrano pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until onion is lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add tofu; stir to coat.
  • Stir cilantro stems, 1/4 package taco seasoning, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon coriander into tofu mixture; cook and stir until fragrant and tofu is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add mangos and 1/4 package taco seasoning; cook, waiting 3 to 5 minutes before stirring. Add chili powder and salt; stir to coat. Season with more cumin and coriander if desired.
  • Simmer tofu-mango mixture until most of liquid has evaporated, about 10 more minutes. Stir in cilantro leaves 1 minute before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.7 g, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 17.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.8 g, Sodium 325.2 mg, Sugar 13.9 g

TOFU TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: extra firm tofu, low sodium soy sauce, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, black pepper, cayenne, olive oil, small corn tortillas, lettuce, tomato, vegan shredded cheese, guacamole

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

14 oz extra firm tofu, 1 block, drained
3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
¼ cup tomato sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 pinch cayenne
olive oil, for drizzling
4 small corn tortillas
lettuce, shredded
tomato, diced
vegan shredded cheese, or regular
guacamole

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  • Use your hands to crumble the tofu into a medium bowl. Add the soy sauce, tomato sauce, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, pepper, and cayenne and stir until well-combined.
  • Add a drizzle of olive oil to a large baking sheet. Transfer the tofu to the baking sheet, using a spatula to spread it out as much as possible.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until golden brown and slightly crispy.
  • Fill the tortillas with the tofu, lettuce, tomato, shredded cheese, and guacamole.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 429 calories, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 25 grams, Sugar 3 grams

SPICY VEGAN MANGO AND TOFU STIR-FRY



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This is a vegan sweet and spicy tofu stir fry that was inspired by a dish I get at my local Thai restaurant. I've been working through this recipe for several years now but finally have created something I love. Ensuring all of the ingredients are thinly cut results in uniform cooking as well as a crunchy and addictive texture. This recipe also works great with chicken if tofu isn't your thing!

Provided by Curran

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 (8 ounce) can diced pineapple, undrained
½ cup vegetable broth
1 mango - peeled, seeded and diced
1 habanero pepper, stemmed, or more to taste
1 (2 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (12 ounce) package extra-firm tofu, pressed and cut into thin strips
1 tablespoon cornstarch, or as needed
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 stalks celery, cut into very thin strips
2 large carrots, cut into thin strips
2 mangos - peeled, seeded, and cut into thin strips
2 green chile peppers, cut into very thin strips
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
1 tablespoon chopped scallions, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine pineapple, broth, mango, habanero, ginger, garlic, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and turmeric in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Pour sauce contents carefully into the bowl of a food processor or electric blender and mix until smooth. Set aside.
  • Place tofu in a large mixing bowl and add enough cornstarch to lightly coat all pieces.
  • Heat a wok over high heat. Add vegetable oil to the hot wok; heat until shimmering, about 1 minute. Add tofu and stir-fry until uniformly golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer tofu to a plate and set aside.
  • Place celery, carrots, mangos, and green peppers into the wok and stir-fry until they are soft and have a bright color while remaining firm, about 5 minutes. Add tofu back to the pan with sauce and combine well. Taste and add salt as needed. Serve topped with cilantro and scallions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299.5 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 834.5 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

FRIED TOFU TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Fried Tofu Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

Topped with pico de gallo, shredded red cabbage, and homemade crema sauce, these fried tofu tacos are loaded with fresh flavor and texture. The beer-battered and fried tofu cutlets could fool any seafood lover or fish-stick fan. We recommend freezing the pressed tofu before marinating to mimic that flaky fish-like consistency.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 tacos

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup mexican crema
1 tablespoon lime juice
½ teaspoon ancho chile powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt
⅓ cup rice wine vinegar
6 ¼ cups canola oil, divided
1 lemon, juiced
1 lemon, zest
¼ cup caper brine
1 nori sheet, roughly chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 ½ cups all purpose flour, divided
1 ¼ cups dark Mexican lager beer
8 flour tortillas
pico de gallo
red cabbage, finely shredded
lime, wedges

Steps:

  • Set the pressed tofu on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 4 hours, up to overnight. Let thaw completely, then cut into 8 ½-inch-thick strips. (Freezing is optional, but will give the tofu a meatier texture.)
  • Meanwhile, make the crema sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, crema, lime juice, ancho chile powder, and salt. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • In a wide, shallow dish, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, ¼ cup canola oil, lemon juice and zest, caper brine, nori, sugar, and salt. Add the tofu to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  • Heat the remaining 6 cups of canola oil in a wide, shallow pan over medium-high heat until the temperature reaches 375°F (190°C).
  • Add ½ cup flour to a medium plate. In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining cup of flour and the beer until a thick, but pourable, batter (similar to pancake batter) forms.
  • Working in batches of 4-5 strips at a time, remove the tofu from the marinade and dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the beer batter. Transfer to the hot oil and fry for 5-7 minutes, until golden brown on all sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately sprinkle with salt.
  • Assemble the tacos: Add 1 piece of fried tofu to each tortilla, then top with 2-3 tablespoons of pico de gallo and a handful of shredded cabbage and drizzle with 1-2 tablespoons of the crema sauce. Serve immediately with lime wedges alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Tips for Making the Best Mango Tofu Tacos

- **Use extra-firm tofu:** This will help the tofu hold its shape when you cook it. - **Press the tofu before cooking:** This will help remove excess moisture and make the tofu more crispy. - **Marinate the tofu:** This will help infuse the tofu with flavor. - **Cook the tofu over medium-high heat:** This will help create a crispy exterior and a tender interior. - **Don't overcrowd the pan:** This will prevent the tofu from cooking evenly. - **Serve the tacos immediately:** This will ensure that the tofu is crispy and the tortillas are warm.

Conclusion

Mango tofu tacos are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick and healthy dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying taco that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting taco recipe, give mango tofu tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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