Crispy Chipotle Tofu Tacos
These Crispy Chipotle Tofu Tacos are filled with spicy tofu, baked until crispy and served with an herb-packed vegan jalapeño ranch!
Ingredients
- 1 block extra firm tofu drained and pressed
- 2 tablespoons oil plus more for the shells
- 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- water as needed
- 8 corn tortillas
FOR THE JALAPENO RANCH
- 1/2 cup non-dairy yogurt plain, or sub vegan mayo
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon dried chives
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1/2 jalapeño finely diced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
FOR THE ONIONS
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 1/2 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 lime juiced
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees and drain & press the tofu for 30 minutes.
- While the tofu is being pressed, add all of the ranch ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Place in the fridge.
- Add the onion ingredients to a bowl and stir to combine. Place in the fridge.
- Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and crumble with a potato masher or wooden spoon. Once the tofu starts to brown add the rest of the ingredients to the skillet and toss to coat - adding water if needed to loosen up the tomato paste. Remove from the heat.
- Heat the tortillas. Brush some oil onto one side of a tortilla, flip it over and spread on some of the ranch & a spoonful of tofu. Carefully close and place on a baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining ingredients* - reserving the leftover ranch for serving. Place in the oven and bake for 8 minutes. Flip and cook for another 5-7 minutes, depending on how crispy you want them.
- Remove from the oven and serve with leftover ranch and the onions/cilantro.
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Notes
*You want to work pretty quickly so the tortillas don't dry out and start to crack.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g