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Crispy Tofu Street Tacos

Healthy Recipes · Tacos and wraps

Crispy Tofu Street Tacos

Serves 2 · About 55 minutes

Smoky, craggy baked tofu with peppers, onions, cabbage, avocado and creamy jalapeño-lime sauce.

20g+ Protein
Prep20 min
Cook35 min
Total55 min
Yield2 generous servings
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Crispy Tofu

  • 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, pressed
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt HA
  • 2 teaspoons neutral oil

Vegetables & Tacos

  • ½ medium onion, cut into thin wedges
  • 1 small red or yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil
  • 6 small corn tortillas HA
  • 1 cup finely shredded cabbage
  • ½ avocado, sliced
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges

Jalapeño-Lime Sauce

  • ⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt or unsweetened plant-based yogurt HA
  • ½ small jalapeño, seeded if desired
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • Pinch of salt HA
  • 1–2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. Prepare the tofu. Heat the oven to 425°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment and lightly oil it. Break the pressed tofu into irregular two-bite pieces.
  2. Coat. Combine the cornstarch and spices. Gently toss with the tofu, drizzle with 2 teaspoons oil and arrange in a spaced single layer.
  3. Bake. Bake 15 minutes, turn every piece, bake another 15 minutes and turn again. Continue 5–10 minutes until deeply crisp.
  4. Cook the vegetables. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a skillet. Cook the onion and pepper over medium-high heat for 6–8 minutes until browned but still slightly crisp.
  5. Blend the sauce. Blend or finely process all sauce ingredients, adding just enough water to make a drizzleable sauce.
  6. Assemble. Warm the tortillas. Fill with cabbage, peppers, onions and tofu. Add avocado, sauce and cilantro; serve with lime.

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