Tofu Taco Meat
This easy vegan tofu taco meat comes together in about 25 minutes and is perfect for your next family taco night.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped Vidalia onion
- 2 small jalapeno peppers sliced, optional leave out if you don't like spice
- 1 (16 ounce) block extra firm tofu, see note
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- In a medium or large pan sauté the onion and jalapeño, if using them.
- While they are cooking crumble a block of extra firm tofu with your hands in a medium bowl.
- Add in the seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, salt, paprika, chili powder, and ground cinnamon.
- Mix together to coat the tofu evenly.
- Add the tofu crumbles to the pan with the onion and peppers.
- Then, cook over a medium to medium high heat for 10 to 15 minutes. Mixing occasionally until pieces of the tofu are golden brown and crispy.
- Taste the tofu prior to eating and add in more salt or any other seasonings if desired. Enjoy right away in your favorite recipe or store in a container and save for later.
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Notes
- Nutrition facts are based on my gram measurements put into Cronometer. Yours may vary, they are to help you get an idea.
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- For any questions you may have please refer to the FAQ above the recipe card.
- Some extra firm tofu is sold in 14 ounce blocks that is fine. You can also use super firm tofu or a soy free tofu.
- This recipe will make approximately 290g or 10 ounces of tofu taco meat.
Nutrition
Serving: 71.5gCalories: 141kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 11gFat: 9g
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