Photo: Tofu Tacos Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces firm tofu, drained and cut into 8 slices
- 4 cups shredded coleslaw mix
- 1 small bunch radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 bunch scallions, sliced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 limes (1 zested and juiced, 1 cut into wedges)
- 1/4 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- 8 8-inch whole-wheat tortillas
- 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella or pepper jack cheese
- 1/4 cup jarred salsa verde
Directions
Lay the tofu slices flat on a stack of paper towels; top with more paper towels, then put a heavy skillet on top to press out the excess water, about 10 minutes. Meanwhile, toss the coleslaw, radishes, cilantro, scallions, 1 tablespoon olive oil, the lime zest and half of 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.
Brush the tofu on all sides with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with the taco seasoning. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, then add the tofu and cook until it begins to crisp, about 5 minutes; flip and cook 2 more minutes. Cut into strips.
Toast the tortillas in a dry skillet, 1 minute per side, or wrap in a damp towel and microwave 1 minute. Fill with the tofu, cheese and slaw, then drizzle with the yogurt sauce and salsa. Serve with the lime wedges.
Per serving: Calories 481; Fat 19 g (Saturated 3 g); Cholesterol 4 mg; Sodium 537 mg; Carbohydrate 56 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 22 g
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos
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By SarahZ_Loves2Cook
Dallas, TX
on January 21, 2012
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Very tasty! My husband and I really enjoyed it. My husband said he's put a little bit less lime juice in the yogurt next time, I said no way! I love lime : To each his own, but if you aren't a lime lover maybe add a little less and once you've tasted the tacos add some more.
By marknico
on January 09, 2012
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Initially made this for my vegetarian roomy but made a dinner party out of it. Many of the guests had never and tofu and they absolutely RAVED about this dish! The slaw topping is so crisp and fresh and crunchy, it pairs great with the lime and greek yogurt topping. I have also made this with chicken to make it a little more cost friendly but the slaw and sauce are the main attractions! I would recommend making these tacos over "normal" tacos any day!
By tiskismet
on January 06, 2012
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I have never braved tofu before - just the word has always kind of turned me off. My latest cholesterol check has driven me to be a bit more adventurous and boy am I glad! These tacos were delicious! You have to be a big fan of both lime and cilantro (which I am. Once you put the tacos together, you really will have no idea there is no meat. Just amazing!
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