Terrific Tofu Tacos Recipes

TOFU TACOS

Steps:

• Lay the tofu slices flat on a stack of paper towels; top with more paper towels, then put a heavy skillet on top to press out the excess water, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, toss the coleslaw, radishes, cilantro, scallions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the lime zest and half of the lime juice in a large bowl. Mix the yogurt with the remaining lime juice in a small bowl and season with salt and pepper.
• Brush the tofu on all sides with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the tofu and cook until it begins to crisp, about 5 minutes; flip and cook 2 more minutes. Cut into strips.
• Toast the tortillas in a dry skillet, 1 minute per side, or wrap in a damp towel and microwave, 1 minute. Fill with the tofu, cheese and slaw, then drizzle with the yogurt sauce and salsa. Serve with the lime wedges.

TOFU TACOS

Steps:

• Rinse tofu, drain in a colander for about 5 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels.
• Cut into 1-inch cubes and lightly blot with more paper towels.
• In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder and cayenne.
• Add tofu and mix gently to coat cubes completely.
• Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix lettuce with vinegar.
• Stack tortillas and enclose in plastic wrap.
• Thread tofu cubes equally onto four 8-inch wooden skewers.
• Set a 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat.
• When pan is hot, lay skewers in pan and turn as needed to brown tofu on all sides, 5-6 minutes total.
• Transfer to a serving platter.
• Mound lettuce mixture alongside.
• Heat tortillas in a microwave oven at full power until hot and steamy, 30-45 seconds.
• Wrap in a towel.
• Serve with tofu and lettuce, salsa, and sour cream.
• Eat taco style, filling as desired.

TERRIFIC TOFU TACOS

Steps:

• If you freeze the tofu first, then cook with at after thawed, it will have a meatier texture. After thawed, cut the tofu into a couple of pieces, similar in size. Place on paper towels, then top with paper towels, then put a heavy weight on top (a couple of phone books work well--put some plastic wrap between the tofu and the books or you'll have soggy books). Let sit for at least 30 minutes. The purpose of this step is to squish as much water out of it as possible, making it even more convicing as "meat". After you are satisfied that you've gotten as much of the water out as you can, slice the tofu into 1/4" cubes. Toss in a bowl with olive oil and the taco seasoning. Fry over medium heat until crispy.
• While that's cooking, toss the cabbage (or lettuce if you have to), onion and cilantro in a bag or bowl or some other reservoir. Then heat the refried beans. And last but not least, in a separate skillet, fry the tortillas one by one, using a couple of tablespoons of the corn oil(or whichever type you prefer)each.
• I layer the ingredients on the tortillas just like you would a taco. These are very filling and even big burly guys will find it hard to eat many more than 3!

EASY TOFU TACOS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large skillet.
• Brown crumbled tofu in the oil for 5 minutes.
• Add 2 cups water and the package of taco seasoning mix.
• Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes on low, stirring occasionally.
• Spoon into taco shells.
• Garnish with cheese, tomatoes, lettuce, onions, or olives as desired.
• Optional, For a meatier texture, I like to first freeze the tofu then defrost it.