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Tofu Chorizo Tacos with Mexican Slaw
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Tofu Chorizo Tacos

with Mexican Slaw

With chili powder giving tofu the spicy, smoky taste of chorizo, this is among my favorite tofu dishes of all time. You can easily control the final texture of the tofu by deciding how long to cook it: Stop at 15 minutes or so, and the texture will be soft and chewy; keep cooking for another few minutes for a crisp, drier taco filling. It’s good both ways, and a crisp and tangy slaw is the perfect accompaniment.

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SERVINGS
PREP & COOK TIME
40 min
CALORIES
601
FAT
37g
CARBOHYDRATES
54g
PROTEIN
22g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 1 red onion
  2. 3 garlic cloves
  3. 3 tablespoons olive oil*
  4. 1 1/2 pounds firm tofu
  5. 6 ounces green cabbage
  6. 6 ounces red bell peppers
  7. 2 carrots
  8. 2 Persian cucumbers
  9. 2 scallions
  10. 3 limes
  11. 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  12. 2 avocados
  13. 8 corn tortillas
  14. 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  15. 1 tablespoon chili powder
  16. *not included
SERVINGS
PREP & COOK TIME
40 min
CALORIES
601
FAT
37g
CARBOHYDRATES
54g
PROTEIN
22g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1

Heat the oven to 400[dg]F. Peel and chop the onion; chop the garlic. Put 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain the tofu and crumble it into the pan with your hands. Cook, stirring and scraping the bottom of the skillet occasionally and adjusting the heat as necessary, until the tofu is browned and crisp, 15 to 30 minutes, depending on the desired texture (see the headnote).

2

While the tofu mixture cooks, rinse the cabbage, bell pepper, carrot, cucumber, scallions, limes, cilantro, and avocado. Squeeze the juice from 1 lime into a large bowl and quarter the other 2. Add the remaining tablespoon oil to the bowl along with the cumin and a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.

3

Core and thinly slice the cabbage; add it to the bowl and toss. Core and slice the bell pepper; peel and slice the carrot; trim the ends from the cucumber, halve it lengthwise, and cut each piece into thin strips. Add the vegetables to the slaw and toss until everything is coated in dressing. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more lime juice if you’d like. Chill the slaw until the tacos are ready.

4

Stack the tortillas on a large square of aluminum foil and wrap them loosely. When the tofu is almost cooked to your liking, put the tortillas in the oven to warm. Sprinkle the tofu mixture with the chili powder; continue cooking, stirring and scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until it’s fragrant, less than 1 minute.

5

Halve, pit, and dice the avocado. Trim and slice the scallions; chop the cilantro. To serve, fill the tortillas with the tofu chorizo, avocado, and scallions and garnish with the cilantro. Pass the slaw and lime wedges at the table.

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