Easy Tofu Tacos

This tofu taco recipe is what easy dinners are made for! The filling is seasoned to perfection, making this a vegan meal everyone will love.

Here’s a quick and easy dinner that went like a charm here: Tofu Tacos! Although tofu isn’t typically served in a tortilla, it’s great for tacos. Its neutral flavor will take on any flavors you flavor it with: and these tofu crumbs are a real kitchen trick. Add cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika powder, and the filling is loaded with flavor! You can make these easy tacos in just 20 minutes, making them great for weeknight dinners. Wait: Can you turn a block of chewy white tofu into a delicious vegan taco filling? Here’s how.

First things first: is tofu healthy?

There is a lot of misinformation out there about the health benefits of this soy product, so we get this question a lot. Here’s the thing: Tofu consumed in moderation is part of a healthy diet (several times a week). According to the Harvard School of Nutrition, soy is a nutrient-rich source of protein that’s safe to eat several times a week. It likely has health benefits, especially when consumed as an alternative to red meat and processed meats. To learn more, go to Straight Talk About Soy and Is Tofu Good For You?

At A Couple Cooks, we’ve avoided tofu for years, despite eating mostly vegetarian and vegan recipes. For the past few years, we’ve found it to be a delicious and easy-to-prepare vegan protein! We just didn’t know how best to prepare it. Speaking of which, here’s one of our new favorites…

How to turn a block into tofu taco filling

Yes, turning a tasteless block of pressed soybeans into a delicious tofu taco filling is easier than you think! The secret: tofu crumbles. They break the tofu into small, irregularly shaped pieces and then mix it with delicious spices. Here’s what to do:

• Crumble the tofu with your fingers. Yes, throw it straight into a bowl and crumble! It’s usually pretty cold at this point (since it’s cold) so you have to smile and endure it.
• Add olive oil and secret spices. In this case, it’s cumin, garlic powder, chili powder, and smoked paprika.
• Cook in a pan for 8 to 10 minutes. It should be just golden on the outside and slightly crispy.

The easiest taco fillings

In order to keep these as a quick and easy dinner recipe, we chose this The easiest conceivable toppings. Of course, you can customize them to your liking! Here’s what we do when we’re in a hurry:

• Sliced ​​red cabbage with lime: Slice it thinly, then sprinkle with lime juice and add a few pinches of salt. You don’t even have to measure!
• Rooster Pico: Buy at the store for the fastest preparation.
• Shredded Coriander: No need to chop: just rip with your fingers.
• Yoghurt mixed with hot sauce: This is our other favorite taco sauce tip! Take vegan yogurt and mix it with Mexican hot sauce (we love cholula). It makes an instant creamy and flavorful sauce. You can also use store-bought (or homemade) salsa or taco sauce.

More ideas for filling tofu tacos

The toppings listed above are the quickest and easiest: and they usually do the trick! But if you want to go snazzy, we have plenty of great options. Here are some fun taco topping ideas:

Tip: Warm up the tortillas

Here’s our top tip for tofu tacos, or tacos of any kind: reheat your tortillas! There’s nothing worse than a taco with a hard, cold tortilla. How to Reheat Tortillas Like a Pro:

• Place them over the flame of a gas burner (preferably!). The best way? Place each tortilla directly on a gas burner for a few seconds on each side. It slightly chars the edges and warms the tortillas. Then throw them in a tortilla warmer!
• Or warm it up in the oven. If you don’t have a gas burner, you can reheat them in the oven. Go to How to Reheat Tortillas.

More great tofu recipes

There are so many great recipes with tofu! As I mentioned above, we used to avoid tofu, but now we happily include it as part of a healthy vegetarian and vegan diet! Now that we know how best to prepare it, we always look forward to including it in weekly meals. And you: Are you also a tofu fan? Have you always loved the delicious soy protein?

Here are some other great tofu recipes we recommend alongside these tofu tacos:

This tofu taco recipe is…

Vegetarian, vegan, plant-based, dairy-free and gluten-free.

More good tacos

Everything is better in a tortilla! Here are more of our best taco recipes: