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Crispy Tofu Tacos

Crispy Tofu Tacos with Lime Crema & Crunchy Quinoa

Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 400g block Extra-Firm Tofu cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 tap Smoked Paprika
  • cup Chickpea Flour
  • 2 ½ cups Crispy Quinoa (see other recipe below)
  • 2 cups Plant Milk
  • 12 Corn Tortillas
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

For the lime crema

  • 1 Lime juiced
  • ½ cup Cilantro
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • ½ cup Cashews soaked overnight
  • ½ cup Water
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

For serving

  • 1 cup Chopped Cilantro
  • 2 cups Shredded Cabbage
  • Diced Avocado
  • Chopped Scallions
  • Red Chili Flakes
  • Black Beans

Fot the crispy quinoa

  •  ½ cup Cooked Quinoa

Instructions
 

  • Rinse and chop the produce accordingly. Line 1 baking tray and preheat your oven to 425˚F.
  • Make the crispy quinoa (see below).
  • Line up three bowls. In one bowl, add the chickpea flour, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
  • In the other two bowls, add the plant milk to one, and crispy quinoa to the other.
  • Dredge the tofu in the chickpea flour, then plant milk, and then, crispy quinoa.
  • Then add the tofu to the baking tray. Bake for 30 minutes, flipping halfway.
  • Meanwhile, make the crema. Add all of the ingredients to a blender, and pulse until smooth.
  • Assemble the tacos. Add the black beans, tofu, avocado, shredded cabbage, cilantro, and lime

For the crispy quinoe (serves about 2 per cup)

  • Cook the quinoa according to package instructions.
  • Meanwhile, line 1 baking tray and pre-heat your oven to 350˚F.
  • Once the quinoa is cooked, add it to the baking tray. Bake for 30 minutes, and stir every 10 minutes to avoid burning.
  • Once finished, allow the quinoa to cool to room temperature before using.
  • You can store this in the refrigerator in a glass container for up to a week.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword healthy, whole foods plant based