Description
Tofu Tacos are a vibrant and satisfying vegetarian alternative to traditional tacos, featuring marinated and sautéed tofu nestled in crispy or soft taco shells. Each bite bursts with flavor from fresh vegetables and a zesty sauce, making these tacos perfect for Taco Tuesday or any casual gathering. Quick to prepare and highly customizable, this recipe is sure to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 14 oz firm tofu
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 4 taco shells (soft or crunchy)
- 1 cup shredded lettuce
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1/4 cup diced onion
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Press the tofu between paper towels to remove excess moisture, then cube it into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, toss cubed tofu with olive oil and taco seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and sauté the seasoned tofu until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally.
- Warm taco shells in the skillet for a minute on each side.
- Assemble the tacos by layering crispy tofu and fresh veggies into each shell.
- Mix sour cream or yogurt with lime juice and drizzle over filled tacos before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 10mg