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Tofu Tacos
 
  Nutrition Facts:
(per serving)
   
 

Calories 249
Protein 9.4 g
Carbohydrates 28.8g
Fat 10.7g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 136mg
Soy protein 4g

 
  This recipe is:
  Low Cholesterol
Low Sodium
Vegetarian
 
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  Mori-Nu® Silken Tofu Extra Firm
 
 

Recipes - Main Dish

Tofu Tacos

Serves: 12 tacos, 2 tacos per serving
 
 
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Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 small zucchini, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4" slices (about 2 cups)
1 cups sliced mushrooms
2 carrots, coarsely shredded
1 small onion, cut into 1/4" strips
1 tsp. minced garlic
6-oz. can of tomato paste
3/4 cup water
2 tsp. chili powder (or to taste)
1/2 tsp. hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
1 pkg. Mori-Nu® Silken Tofu Extra Firm, cut into 1/2" cubes (about 2 cups)
3 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/2" cubes (about 1 cup)
12 taco shells
Optional: orange slices for garnish.
 
Instructions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Heat olive oil in large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the zucchini, mushrooms, carrots, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, combine tomato paste, water, chili powder, hot pepper sauce, cumin and pepper in a small bowl; add the mixture to the skillet.
  5. Gently stir in the tofu cubes and plum tomatoes. Reduce heat to low; cover and heat through, about 5 minutes.
  6. To serve, spoon about 1/2 cup of mixture into each of the taco shells.

 
   
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