Best 8 Tofu Tacos Recipes

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Tofu tacos, a modern take on the classic Mexican dish, offer a delicious and versatile culinary experience. As a meatless alternative, tofu brings a unique texture and a host of nutrients to the taco, while the flavors of traditional taco ingredients like salsa, guacamole, and sour cream create a harmonious blend. Whether you are a seasoned tofu enthusiast or a curious culinary explorer, this article will guide you in crafting the perfect tofu taco, packed with flavor and satisfaction.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SMOKY TOFU TACOS WITH PEACH CUCUMBER SALSA



Grilled Smoky Tofu Tacos with Peach Cucumber Salsa image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 34

Two 8-ounce packages extra-firm, smoked or baked tofu; see Cook's Note
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, for brushing
1 cup sour cream
1/2 lime, zested and juiced
3 yellow peaches, finely diced
1 small cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and finely diced
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, minced
1/2 jalapeno, minced
Juice of 1/2 lime
1/2 red onion, finely diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 yellow onion, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
Two 14-ounce cans black beans, drained and rinsed
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Corn or flour tortillas, warmed
Ryan's Pickled Red Onions, recipe follows
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup white vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon peppercorns

Steps:

  • For the tofu: Sandwich each piece of tofu between 2 sheets of paper towels and place on a plate. Top with a second plate and weigh the plate down with a can or a heavy book to press any liquid out of the tofu. Set aside, changing the paper towels every 30 minutes, for 2 hours.
  • For the lime sour cream: Whisk together the sour cream and lime zest and juice in a small bowl, then transfer to a squeeze bottle or container. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the salsa: Combine the peaches, cucumber, cilantro, jalapeno, lime juice and onion in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • For the black beans: Saute the onion in the oil in a large skillet until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 minutes, then stir in the tomato paste. Add the beans and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cook for 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Use a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon to partially mash the beans. Cover to keep warm or reheat when ready to serve.
  • Make the tofu: Preheat an outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high.
  • Cut the tofu into 1-inch-wide logs. Mix the chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt and pepper together in a bowl, then sprinkle the tofu on both sides with the spice mix. Brush the tofu with a generous amount of olive oil. Oil the grill grates, then place the tofu on the grill and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate.
  • To build each taco, spoon some beans onto a tortilla. Top with the tofu and salsa. Drizzle with lime sour cream and serve immediately.
  • Place the onions in a jar. Whisk the vinegars together with the sugar, salt and 1 cup water in a bowl until dissolved. Add the peppercorns. Pour over the onions and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours (see Cook's Note). Pickled onions keep about 2 weeks in the fridge.

TOFU TACOS



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Firm tofu, pressed to remove excess water and seared until crisp, makes a satisfying taco filling when topped with all the fixings. Your Taco Tuesday (or Meatless Monday) will never be the same!

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 slices
4 cups shredded coleslaw mix
1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1 bunch scallions, sliced
1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 limes, 1 zested and juiced, 1 cut into wedges
1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
Eight 8-inch whole wheat tortillas
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella or pepper jack cheese
1/4 cup jarred salsa verde

Steps:

  • Lay the tofu slices flat on a stack of paper towels; top with more paper towels, then put a heavy skillet on top to press out the excess water, about 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, toss the coleslaw, radishes, cilantro, scallions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the lime zest and half of the lime juice in a large bowl. Mix the yogurt with the remaining lime juice in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
  • Brush the tofu on all sides with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the tofu and cook until it begins to crisp, about 5 minutes; flip and cook 2 more minutes. Cut into strips.
  • Toast the tortillas in a dry skillet, 1 minute per side, or wrap in a damp towel and microwave, 1 minute. Fill with the tofu, cheese and slaw, then drizzle with the yogurt sauce and salsa. Serve with the lime wedges.

TOFU SCRAMBLE BREAKFAST TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Tofu Scramble Breakfast Tacos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, tofu, low sodium soy sauce, nutritional yeast, turmeric, garlic powder, black pepper, spinach, whole wheat tortillas, avocado, red pepper, hot sauce

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
⅓ block tofu
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
½ teaspoon turmeric
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
black pepper, to taste
1 cup spinach
2 whole wheat tortillas
¼ avocado, sliced
½ red pepper, diced
hot sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a medium-sized sauté pan, add olive oil and tofu, and sauté until lightly browned.
  • Add in soy sauce, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, turmeric, black pepper, red pepper, and spinach, then sauté for 3-5 more minutes or until spinach is wilted.
  • Serve immediately on tortillas and top with avocado, and hot sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 542 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 17 grams, Sugar 6 grams

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 I



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A great taco without the meat.

Provided by KRYM

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Taco Recipes     Vegetarian Taco Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 18

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
10 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

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

SOFT TACOS WITH SCRAMBLED TOFU AND TOMATOES



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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

1 14-ounce can tomatoes, drained
2 large garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1 serrano or jalapeño chile, seeded if desired and chopped (more if you like things really hot)
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 small or 1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground
Salt to taste
1 12-ounce box medium or firm silken tofu, drained
Soy sauce to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
8 corn tortillas
Salsa

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.

TACOS WITH SPICY TOFU, TOMATOES AND CHARD



Tacos With Spicy Tofu, Tomatoes and Chard image

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

1 pound tomatoes
1/2 pound Swiss chard, stemmed, leaves washed in 2 changes of water
Salt to taste
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1 small or 1/2 medium red onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon lightly toasted cumin seeds, ground
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
1 to 2 serrano or jalapeño chiles (to taste), seeded if desired and minced
1 14-ounce box firm tofu, drained and cut into medium-size cubes
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (more to taste)
8 warm corn tortillas
Salsa fresca (optional)

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

TOFU TACOS



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Categories     Vegetable     Vegan

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

Spicy Tofu:
24 ounces firm tofu (not silken)
4 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne
Cabbage:
4 cups finely shredded cabbage
3 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
½ tablespoon lime juice
Corn Tortillas
CILANTRO-GARLIC AIOLI:
1 ½ cups tofu sour cream
2 large cloves garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
juice of 1 lime
1/3 cup cilantro leaves
dash salt

Steps:

  • TOFU: Drain tofu in a colander and press out excess water with paper towels. Cut into ½ inch cubes. Combine soy sauce, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne in a large bowl. Add tofu and mix gently. Let stand for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Place a large non-stick frying pan on medium heat. Add tofu and cook turning occasionally for about 10 minutes. Set aside. Cabbage: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and set aside Corn Tortillas Soften individually on a dry non-stick griddle, or wrap in a towel and heat in the microwave. To assemble: Take a soft corn tortilla, spoon tofu and cabbage down the center, add a bit of aioli and some hot sauce, if desired, roll up and eat with your fingers. CILANTRO-GARLIC AIOLI: Place all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth.

Tips:

  • Use extra-firm tofu: This type of tofu holds its shape better when cooked and won't crumble as easily.
  • Press the tofu before cooking: This helps remove excess moisture and results in a firmer, more flavorful tofu.
  • Marinate the tofu: Marinating the tofu in a flavorful sauce or marinade before cooking adds extra flavor and depth.
  • Cook the tofu over medium heat: This helps prevent the tofu from burning.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When cooking the tofu, make sure to leave enough space between the pieces so that they can cook evenly.
  • Serve the tofu tacos immediately: Tofu tacos are best served fresh, so make sure to enjoy them as soon as they are cooked.

Conclusion:

Tofu tacos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a variety of toppings and fillings to choose from, there are endless possibilities for creating your own unique and flavorful tofu tacos. Whether you are a vegetarian or vegan, or simply looking for a healthier alternative to traditional tacos, tofu tacos are a great option. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give tofu tacos a try. You won't be disappointed!

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