Crispy Tofu Tacos
These Crispy Tofu Tacos are not only loaded with flavor but also tons of crunch! Stuffed with seasoned fried tofu cubes and cooked black beans, they’re an easy, yet delicious vegan taco you won’t be able to get enough of.
Servings: 8 tacos
Ingredients
- 1 block super firm tofu pressed and cut into small cubes (1/2")
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (Cholula)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp chipotle powder
- 2 tbsp avocado oil or more as needed
- 15 oz. black beans drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/4 tsp chipotle powder
For the tacos
- 8 flour tortillas
- avocado
- cilantro
- lime juice
- hot sauce
- sour cream or yogurt
Instructions
- If you haven’t already, use a tofu press to press as much liquid out of the tofu as possible. If you don’t own a tofu press, place the block of tofu on top of a clean dish towel, then place another towel (or several paper towels) on top of the tofu and place a heavy pot on top. Let it sit for at least 20 minutes to remove some of the moisture.
- Next, place the tofu on a cutting board and slice it in half, then cut it into ½” cubes; transfer the tofu to a large plastic bag. Add the hot sauce to the bag, seal it shut and shake the bag so the tofu is coated. Stir the cornstarch, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and chipotle powder together in a small bowl, then pour it over the tofu and again, seal the bag and shake it so the tofu is coated in the spice mixture.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the tofu in a single layer and fry it until it’s crispy on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
- While the tofu is frying, add the black beans and spices to a small saucepan and stir to combine, heat until warmed.
- Last, assemble the tacos: char the tortillas over your gas grill (or in a skillet), then add the crispy tofu, black beans, and any taco toppings you’d like (avocado, cilantro, hot sauce, etc.). Enjoy!
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Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation; calories do not include additional taco toppings
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 256kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 283mg | Potassium: 263mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 290IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 128mg | Iron: 3mg
