Grated tofu tacos are a flavorful, protein-packed dish that’s versatile, easy to prepare, and perfect for any meal.
Combining the satisfying texture of grated tofu with the smoky, savory spices, these tacos are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, whether you’re feeding vegans, vegetarians, or anyone looking for a delicious plant-based option!
What Ingredients You’ll Need
- Crispy Tofu: Crispy baked tofu, find the recipe here
- Tacos: Soft or hard shells work well for this recipe.
- Soy sauce or tamari: Adds umami
- Onions: Caramelized onions create a sweet and savory base for the taco filling.
- Tomato Paste: Adds richness and a concentrated tomato flavor.
- Water and Vinegar: Help to deglaze the pan and add tanginess.
- Maple Syrup: Balances out the acidity with a touch of sweetness.
- Garnishes: Yogurt and lime, fresh parsley, pickled onions and carrots
Instructions Step by Step
Prepare the crispy grated tofu according to this recipe
In the meantime, prepare the glaze: In a pan, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat. Add finely chopped onions and cook until softened and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes to enhance its flavor.
Add soy sauce, water, vinegar, and maple syrup to the pan. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens into a glossy sauce. Once the tofu is ready and crispy, add it to the mixture, adding some water if necessary and mix until combined.
Assemble the tacos:
Warm the taco shells in a dry skillet or oven for a few minutes. Fill each taco with some vegan yogurt mixed with lime, the grated tofu mixture, and add your favourite garnishes, I went for pickled carrots and onions, fresh parsley and lime!
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Grated Tofu Tacos
Ingredients
- 360 g crispy grated tofu
- 10 small soft tacos or shells
Tofu Glaze
- 1 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 white onions
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- 1/2 tsp apple cider or white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
Garnish
- pickled onions and carrots
- fresh parlsey
- lime
- greek style vegan yogurt
Instructions
Tofu Glaze
- Make the crispy tofu (click the link in the ingredients)
- In the meantime in a pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil over medium heat. Add 2 finely chopped onions and cook until softened and caramelized, about 15 minutes. Stir 4 tbsp tomato paste and cook for an additional 2 minutes to enhance its flavor.
- Add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp water, 1/2 tsp apple cider or white vinegar, and 1/2 tsp maple syrup to the pan. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the mixture thickens into a glossy sauce. Once the tofu is ready and crispy, add it to the mixture, adding some water if necessary and mix until combined.
Assemble the tacos
- Warm the taco shells in a dry skillet or oven for a few minutes.
- Fill each taco with some vegan yogurt mixed with some lime juice, the grated tofu mixture, and add your favourite garnishes, I went for pickled carrots and onions, fresh parsley and lime
