Tofu Tacos

You can also use Tofu Taco to make a taco salad like this one.

Makes 4 large tacos

Recipe adapted from Food Network Magazine

Husband-Tested in Alice’s Kitchen

I’ve had fun experimenting with tofu and this recipe is a keeper.  Much of it can be made in advance (the Homemade Taco Seasoning, the yogurt sauce, and the lettuce mixture.)  As you can see it’s pretty enough to serve at a party. When we had this for dinner, there was enough of everything to make a tofu taco salad for lunch the next day.  Be sure and add this to your Meatless Monday repertoire.

1 16 oz. package of extra firm tofu

1 Tablespoon olive oil, divided

1 Tablespoon Homemade Taco Seasoning

1 lime (1 zested and juiced)

¼ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

2 to 3 cups shredded lettuce (I used romaine.)

3 to 4 scallions, sliced

3 to 4 radishes, sliced or chopped (You could substitute and/or add other crunchy veggies like carrots, cucumbers, zucchini or snap peas.)

1 Tablespoon olive oil

4 whole-wheat lavash or whole-wheat tortillas

Mix and match toppings for the tacos:

1 cup shredded pepper jack or mozzarella cheese (I used habanero cheese.)

1 tomato chopped

½ cup fresh salsa

½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

lime wedges

Hot sauce

Lay the tofu block flat on a stack of paper towels; top with more paper towels, and then put a heavy skillet on top to press out the excess water, about 10 minutes.  Cut into 1-inch cubes.

Meanwhile, toss the lettuce, radishes, scallions, 1 Tablespoon olive oil, the lime zest and half 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.

Drizzle the tofu cubes with ½ Tablespoon olive oil.  Sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Toss until completely coated. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the tofu and cook until it begins to crisp on all sides, turning as you go, about 7 minutes or so.

Toast the lavash or tortillas in a dry skillet, 1 minute per side, or wrap in a damp towel and microwave 1 minute. Fill with the tofu, lettuce mixture, and then drizzle with the yogurt sauce. Serve with your choice of toppings.

Homemade Taco Seasoning (Recipe from Allrecipes.com)

1 Tablespoon chili powder

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon onion powder

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

¼ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon paprika

1½ teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon sea salt

1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Mix together the ingredients and store in an airtight container.