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Vegetarian Tacos

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Ingredients

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Vegetarian Tacos

7 ounces natural tofu

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce(optional)

1 tbsp strained tomatoes

2 teaspoons smoked paprika powder

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp cornstarch

2 teaspoons honey

¼ tsp salt

1 ¾ cups iceberg lettuce(shredded)

¼ cup fresh cilantro(chopped)

6 taco shells

½ cup sour cream

½ avocado(sliced)

2 tablespoons pickled onions

3 tablespoons feta cheese(crumbled)

1 lime(cut into wedges)

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 200°C (390°F) using conventional oven settings (top and bottom heat). Press the tofu block over the sink or wrap it in kitchen roll to squeeze out as much liquid as possible.

Crumble the tofu with your hands, place it in a bowl, and mix with the oil. Finely dice the chipotle chili and stir it together with the tomato purée, spices, cornstarch, agave syrup, and salt to form a thick marinade. Mix the tofu with the marinade.

Spread the marinated tofu onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and roast in the oven at 200°C (top and bottom heat) for 20 minutes, until the tofu is nice and crispy.

Meanwhile, wash the lettuce, spin it dry, and cut it into thin strips. Wash the parsley or cilantro, spin or pat it dry, and roughly chop it. Warm the tortillas according to the package instructions in the oven, a pan, or the microwave.

Spread sour cream/crème fraîche and lettuce in the center of the tortillas or taco shells. Distribute the tofu mince evenly among all the tacos and top with avocado, chopped cilantro/parsley, pickled onions, and cheese. Serve the tacos with lime wedges.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Press Your Tofu Thoroughly 🧊
Use a tofu press or wrap it tightly in clean kitchen towels weighted down for 30 minutes before marinating to remove excess moisture, allowing the tofu to absorb the smoky marinade and crisp up beautifully in the oven.
Toast Your Spices First 🔥
Gently warm the ground cumin and smoked paprika in a dry pan for 30 seconds before mixing into your marinade to intensify their flavors and eliminate any raw spice taste.
Cornstarch Creates Crispiness ✨
Coat your pressed tofu cubes with a light dusting of cornstarch before adding to the marinade and baking at 425°F for perfectly crispy exteriors while maintaining a tender interior.
Balance Sweet and Smoky 🌶️
Add a drizzle of honey to your chipotle-tomato marinade to complement the heat and smokiness while creating a more complex, restaurant-quality glaze that caramelizes during baking.
Assemble Just Before Serving 🎯
Keep all your components separate until the last moment—warm taco shells, hot tofu, and cold toppings assembled individually prevent soggy shells and allow each ingredient to maintain its ideal texture and temperature.