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Vegan Tofu Taco

Cuisine
Difficulty Beginner
Time
Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 25 min Total Time: 45 mins
Yields 8
Calories 152 kcal
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
INGREDIENTS
    For the Taco filling
  • 200 grams Firm Tofu
  • 1 tablespoon Nutritional Yeast
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce
  • 1/2 tablespoon Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 tablespoon Cumin Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano
  • 1 Medium Onion (~ 100g)
  • 1 clove Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Cooking Oil
  • For the Taco
  • 8 Soft Taco shells
  • 2 cups Pico De Gallo (See notes for recipe)
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Carrot (Optional)
  • 10 Sprigs of Coriander leaves
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. For the Taco Filling
    1. In a bowl, break down the tofu into tiny bits.
    2. Add the nutritional yeast, garlic, onion, soy sauce, paprika, cumin powder, oregano, and salt and mix well.
    3. Set a pan over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon cooking oil, and let it heat.
    4. Add the tofu mixture and stir fry for 5-6 minutes or until the tofu is browned well.
    5. Turn off the heat and set it aside until you are ready to make the taco.
  2. For the Taco
    1. Place a tortilla on a plate, and add the tofu filling.
    2. Top it with pico de gallo, pickled carrot, and cilantro.
    3. A delicious taco is ready to be served!
Nutrition Facts

Serving Size Per Taco

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.3g9%
Saturated Fat 0.9g5%
Sodium 364mg16%
Potassium 275mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g16%
Sugars 1.1g
Protein 8.1g17%

Vitamin A 9%
Vitamin C 5.98%
Calcium 15%
Iron 11%
Vitamin E 5%
Vitamin K 14%
Thiamin 85%
Riboflavin 77%
Niacin 38%
Vitamin B6 83%
Vitamin B12 176%
Pantothenic Acid 4%
Phosphorus 19%
Magnesium 12%
Zinc 9%
Selenium 29%
Copper 22%
Manganese 48%

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

Notes and Tips
  1. Click here for the Pico De Gallo recipe.
Keywords: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, High Protein,