Tofu Tacos The Best Vegan Taco Food

TOFU TACOS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
• In a large bowl, mix together the olive oil, soy sauce, tomato paste, maple syrup, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika and chili powder. Now crumble the tofu into the bowl with your hands, and mix together using a large spoon until well combined with the paste.
• Spread the tofu mixture evenly in the parchment lined pan. Place in the oven and bake for 15 minutes, then give it a little stir and bake for 15-20 more minutes, until the tofu is golden, crispy in places and chewy.
• Remove from the oven and serve immediately in corn/flour tortillas with desired toppings.

TOFU TACOS

Steps:

• Remove the tofu from the package and drain excess liquid from the tofu by patting it dry with a paper towel. Set aside.
• Add all of the ingredients for the slaw into a bowl and toss. Place the slaw in the refrigerator for later.
• Heat a large skillet (that can later be placed in the oven) over medium/low and add olive oil to the pan.
• When the olive oil is fragrant, carefully crumble the tofu into bite size pieces and place it into the hot skillet.
• Let the tofu ground cook for 4-5 minutes on it's own to cook off any liquid (do not cover). Stir the tofu around periodically.
• When most of the excess liquid has been cooked off, season the tofu with the taco seasoning. Toss the tofu and taco seasoning together.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, water and maple syrup.
• Pour the tomato paste mixture over the tofu and toss everything together.
• Turn the heat up to medium/high and cook the tofu in all the spices and liquid until it begins to brown (4-5 minutes).
• While the tofu is cooking, turn the oven to broil.
• Add the walnuts to the skillet and toss until it is combined with all of the tofu ground.
• Remove the skillet from the stove and place it in the oven.
• Let the tofu and walnut sit under the broiler for 2-4 minutes until it browns.
• Remove the oven.
• Assemble the tacos. Place the tortilla flat and add a spoonful of tofu ground to the tortilla and then top the tofu with the radish slaw. Repeat until all tacos are assembled.
• Top with optional toppings and enjoy.

TOFU TACOS

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.