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Blackened Tofu Tacos

Prep 15 min
Total 20 min
Servings 8

Mildly spicy, blackened tofu is tucked on top of a sweet coleslaw and covered with an easy fire-roasted salsa for a quick, tasty, and healthy dinner! MORE+ LESS-

By Cheeky Kitchen

March 8, 2017

Make with

Old El Paso

Ingredients

package (14 oz) extra-firm tofu

package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ taco seasoning mix

1 1/2

tablespoons dried oregano (or 3/4 tbsp oregano powder)

box (4.6 oz) Old El Paso™ Taco Shells

cup cauliflower florets, cut into very small crumbles

tablespoon plain greek yogurt or sour cream

tablespoon mayonnaise

lime, juiced

tablespoon scallions, sliced thin

can (14 oz) Muir Glen™ Organic Tomatoes Fire Roasted

1/4

purple onion

1/4

cup cilantro

Salt and pepper to taste

Olive oil

Grated sharp cheddar cheese for topping

Steps

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1

Remove the tofu from the package, drain it, and cut it into bite-sized cubes.
2

Prepare spice mixture by adding 1-1/2 tbsp dried oregano or 3/4 tbsp oregano powder to the packet of Old El Paso™ Taco Seasoning. Stir together until well combined.
3

Dip the tofu cubes into the spice mixture.
4

In a non-stick grill pan or large skillet, heat 4-5 tbsp of oil to medium-high heat. Add tofu to the hot oil and cook for 1-2 minutes on each side, until the spice mixture is black and crispy. You don't want to actually burn the tofu, but the oregano in the recipe turns a dark shade of green-black, and gives the tofu its final blackened look and flavor.
5

To make the Cauliflower Coleslaw: In a small bowl, mix together the cauliflower crumbles, greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lime juice, and scallions. Salt and pepper to taste.
6

To make the Fire-Roasted Pantry Salsa: In a blender, combine the tomatoes, onion, and cilantro. Blend until pureed. Salt and pepper to taste.
7

In taco shells, layer Cauliflower Coleslaw, tofu, Fire-Roasted Salsa. Top with cheese and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

Go vegetarian tonight! Turn tofu into a super-quick, super tasty dinner with this absurdly easy recipe. When my house full of picky eaters stands around the stove and begs for a bite of tofu, I know something has been done right. That situation is exactly what arose today as I cooked up a bunch of tofu tacos. This recipe for Blackened Tofu Tacos is surprisingly snappy and it makes your house smell so good, you'll want to lick the walls. Here's how to make the magic happen at your house. You'll need a package of Old El Paso™ Taco Seasoning and a box of Old El Paso™ White Corn Taco Shells. We always crisp our shells in a hot oven for a few minutes, just to get that extra fresh flavor and crunch. And, you'll need a block of Extra Firm Tofu. A lot of tofu recipes call for some marinating before hand to give the tofu a deep, intense flavor. This recipe, with is heavy coat of spices, doesn't need any preparation. Just pull the tofu from the package, drain it, and cut it into bite-sized cubes. After a few minutes of cooking the tofu, you might think you're done because the spiced mixture on the tofu is turning dark, but make sure you allow it to cook until the spices are crispy. Add a little more oil, if needed, to fry the spices into crisped perfection. Serve your tofu tucked into tacos with a sweet coleslaw, and a zesty fireroasted pantry salsa, a bit of sharp cheddar cheese, and a heart full of gold.
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