Tofu Taco Meat
This Tofu Taco Meat is perfectly seasoned and textured to take the place of meat in a variety of dishes. With just a little prep work and 30 minutes of cook time, you can add these tofu crumbles to your favorite tacos, salads, burritos, and more!
Equipment
Ingredients
Tofu Paste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
Other Ingredients
- 14 oz super firm tofu
- ½ cup restaurant-style salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F or 220C.
- Add all of the paste ingredients to a large bowl and mix to combine. If it's too thick, add a teaspoon or two of water to thin it out.
- In another bowl, crumble the tofu into very small crumbles. After the initial crumble, use your hands to continue to break up the tofu into smaller pieces.
- Add the crumbled tofu to the paste bowl and mix to coat the tofu.
- Transfer the tofu to a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the tofu from the oven and use a spatula or spoon to break up the chunks and flip the tofu over (so it can get crispy on both sides).
- Return the tofu to the oven and cook for another 10 minutes, or until the tofu is crispy and crunchy on all sides.
- Transfer the tofu crumbles to a skillet and add the salsa. Mix to combine.
- Cook over medium heat for just a minute or two (enough time to heat up the salsa). Then serve or store for later.
Notes
This recipe calls for super firm tofu, which doesn't need to be pressed first. If you can only find extra firm tofu, just press it for 15 to 30 minutes before starting the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 97kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 9gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 797mgPotassium: 316mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 484IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 3mg
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