Tofu Tacos

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A great tofu taco recipe for a meatless meal.

Submitted by Donna
Updated on August 4, 2022
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 tacos
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 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

  • 8 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

Directions

  1. Cook tofu, oil, garlic, and onion in a large skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes. Add chili powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, lime juice, and tomato sauce to the skillet and stir. Cook for 3 minutes.

  2. Stir in cilantro. Spoon mixture into a bowl.

  3. Spoon tofu mixture into taco shells. Top the mixture with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cheese, and salsa.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278 Calories
18g Fat
20g Carbs
11g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 5g 27%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 382mg 17%
Total Carbohydrate 20g 7%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 11g 22%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 255mg 20%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 487mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.