Tacos are a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings, but they're always best when the flavors are bold and the textures are contrasting. This recipe for tacos with spicy tofu, tomatoes, and chard is a perfect example of how to create a taco that's both satisfying and delicious. The tofu is marinated in a mixture of spices and then cooked until it's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The tomatoes and chard are sautéed until they're soft and flavorful, and the whole thing is topped with a creamy avocado sauce.
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TACOS WITH SPICY TOFU, TOMATOES AND CHARD
In these tacos, tofu stands in for meat in a vegan picadillo, cooked in a modified salsa ranchera. I've never been one for meat "substitutes," and I normally don't advocate using tofu in anything other than Asian dishes. But I find this pretty irresistible, a sort of vegan picadillo. You can make it spicier by adding more chiles, milder by using less. The tofu is cooked in a modified salsa ranchera; being tofu, it absorbs the sweet and spicy flavors of the tomatoes and chiles. I used firm tofu and mashed it with the back of my spoon. Silken tofu is also a good choice, though then you will have something more akin to Mexican scrambled eggs.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, tacos, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 8 tacos, 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat broiler with rack set about 4 inches from the heat. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Place tomatoes on foil and broil for 6 minutes, until blackened in spots or all over. Using tongs, flip over and broil for another 4 to 6 minutes. The tomatoes should be charred and cooked through. Remove from oven and tip, with juices, into a bowl. Allow to cool until you can handle them, then core and discard skins. Purée, along with juices in the bowl, in a blender or a food processor.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil while you stem and wash the chard. When water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and chard. Blanch for 1 minute and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and take up chard by the handful to squeeze out excess water. Cut in 1/4-inch wide strips and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and beginning to color, 5 to 8 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add puréed tomatoes, which should sizzle as soon as they hit the pan. Cook, stirring often, until purée thickens and leaves a canal when you run your spoon down the middle, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- Add minced chiles and tofu, and mash tofu into the tomatoes using the back of your spoon. Add Swiss chard and salt to taste, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring and mashing tofu. Stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Heat tortillas and top with tofu mix. Serve with salsa on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 334, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 862 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
TURKEY TACOS WITH SPICY TOMATOES
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic about 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in turkey, tomatoes, lentils, cumin, and chili powder. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. To serve, spoon about ¼ cup meat mixture into each taco shell. Top with sour cream, romaine, cheese, avocado and radishes, as desired.
TACOS WITH SPICY TOFU CHARD AND TOMATOES
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
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- PREPARATION Preheat broiler with rack set about 4 inches from the heat. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Place tomatoes on foil and broil for 6 minutes, until blackened in spots or all over. Using tongs, flip over and broil for another 4 to 6 minutes. The tomatoes should be charred and cooked through. Remove from oven and tip, with juices, into a bowl. Allow to cool until you can handle them, then core and discard skins. Purée, along with juices in the bowl, in a blender or a food processor. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil while you stem and wash the chard. When water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and chard. Blanch for 1 minute and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and take up chard by the handful to squeeze out excess water. Cut in 1/4-inch wide strips and set aside. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and beginning to color, 5 to 8 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add puréed tomatoes, which should sizzle as soon as they hit the pan. Cook, stirring often, until purée thickens and leaves a canal when you run your spoon down the middle, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Add minced chiles and tofu, and mash tofu into the tomatoes using the back of your spoon. Add Swiss chard and salt to taste, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring and mashing tofu. Stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings. Heat tortillas and top with tofu mix. Serve with salsa on the side if desired. Tip Advance preparation: The cooked tofu keeps well for a couple of days.
CHARD TACOS
This is a meatless taco in a corn tortilla. Simple and delicious. You will want seconds or thirds. Shhh.
Provided by Tabbytaz
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, Swiss chard, and salt. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until chard is nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and increase heat to medium, stirring until the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat another skillet over medium-high heat. Warm the tortillas in the skillet for about 1 minute per side. Fill the warmed tortillas with the chard, and top with the queso fresco cheese and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 530.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
TOFU TACOS I
A great taco without the meat.
Provided by KRYM
Categories Main Dish Recipes Taco Recipes Vegetarian Taco Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Over a medium heat fry the tofu, oil, garlic and onion in a large skillet for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, lime juice and tomato sauce to the skillet and stir. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Spoon mixture in a serving bowl.
- Spoon the tofu mixture into taco shells. Top the mixture with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, Cheddar cheese and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.6 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 14.8 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.6 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
TOFU TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
SOFT TACOS WITH SCRAMBLED TOFU AND TOMATOES
Soft tofu makes a wonderful stand-in for scrambled eggs. Serve these savory tacos for a great Mexican and vegan breakfast.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 25m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the tomatoes, garlic and chile in a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, and add the cumin. Stir together, and when the pan is quite hot, pour in the blended tomato mixture. It should sizzle. Cook, stirring, about five minutes, until the sauce is thick, dark and fragrant, and your spoon leaves a canal when you run it down the center of the pan. Add salt to taste.
- Add the tofu to the pan, and mash it into the sauce using the back of your spoon. Add the soy sauce, and continue to cook for another five minutes, stirring and mashing the tofu. Stir in the cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Heat the tortillas and place two on each plate. Top with the tofu mixture and serve, passing salsa on the side.
Tips:
- Use firm or extra firm tofu. This will help the tofu hold its shape when cooked.
- Press the tofu before cooking. This will help remove excess water and make the tofu more flavorful.
- Marinate the tofu for at least 30 minutes. This will help the tofu absorb the flavors of the marinade.
- Cook the tofu over medium heat. This will help prevent the tofu from sticking to the pan and burning.
- Serve the tofu tacos with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
Conclusion:
These tacos with spicy tofu, tomatoes, and chard are a delicious and healthy meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The tofu is packed with protein and flavor, and the tomatoes and chard add a refreshing crunch and tanginess. These tacos are also easy to make, so they're perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. So next time you're looking for a tasty and healthy meal, give these tacos a try!
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