Vegetarian (ish) Tacos

My first attempt at cooking with tofu was a success! However, full disclosure, this dish was cooked with part tofu/part pork to ease into tofu only. Next time I make it... full on tofu only, it was delicious! 

Ingredients:

1/2 lb shredded firm tofu

1 lb ground pork (or just use 1 1/2 lbs tofu, no meat)

1 tbps vegetable oil

1 tbsp sodium reduced soya sauce

1 tbsp taco seasoning (see below for  homemade recipe link)

1/3 cup diced red onion

1 cup salsa

2 tbsps taco seasoning

1/2 cup kidney beans

8 soft whole wheat tortillas

8 crunchy taco shells

2 cups shredded (jalapeño) cheddar

1/4 cup (roasted red pepper) hummus (see below for recipe link)

Toppings: lettuce, tomato, cucumber, sour cream, salsa, black olives

To prepare the tofu simply pat it dry with a paper towel and grate on a box grater. Mix 1 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 tbsp soya sauce and 1 tbsp taco seasoning and toss with the tofu to coat. Spread out on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 28-30 minutes, tossing halfway through. Set aside.

In a large skillet brown the pork then add the red onion to soften. Stir in the tofu, 1 cup of salsa, kidney beans and the remaining taco seasoning.

Note: If using only tofu (no pork) increase the soya sauce to 2-3 tbsps, the veg oil to 3 tbsps and use the 3 tbsps of taco seasoning in the tofu.

Lay a soft tortilla out and spread lightly with hummus (regular or roasted red pepper). Place a taco shell in the center and fill with taco mixture.

Repeat with all the tortilla/tacos and stand in a greased 13 X 9" baking dish. Top with cheese.

Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes.

Here's the before pic 🠋

and the after pic 🠋

Load on your favourite toppings and serve!

I added a side of Mexican rice.

Serves 8

Homemade Taco Seasoning:

https://hotandcoldrunningmom.blogspot.com/2016/05/homemade-taco-seasoning.html

Roasted Red Pepper Hummus:

https://hotandcoldrunningmom.blogspot.com/2021/07/roasted-red-pepper-hummus.html