Tofu Tacos

Name: Tofu Tacos
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 package (16 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed; 1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend; Optional: Cubed avocado, salsa, lime wedges

Total Time Prep: 10 min. Bake: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Tofu tacos get a bold upgrade with a chili-spiced marinade and a high-heat roast that delivers crisp, golden edges.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 package (16 ounces) firm tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1/2 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
Optional: Cubed avocado, salsa, lime wedges

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°. Combine first 8 ingredients, place into a shallow dish with cubed tofu; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Transfer to a foil-lined 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake, stirring occasionally, until exterior is crisp, 25-30 minutes.
Divide tofu evenly among tortillas. Top with cheese and toppings of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos: 245 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 416mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.

In this vegetarian-friendly taco recipe, tofu is marinated in a spicy blend of seasonings for a mouthful of flavor. Placed in a warm tortilla, these tacos taste even better with toppings like creamy avocado, salsa and citrusy lime. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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