Tofu Tacos I

Tofu is spiked with chili powder, cumin, cayenne, lime juice and tomato sauce, and cooked with cilantro to make a delicious taco filling.

• Calories: 278 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 avocado - peeled, pitted and diced
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 cups shredded lettuce
• ¼ cup salsa
• ½ lime, juiced
• ½ cup tomato sauce
• 1 (16 ounce) package garden herb tofu, crumbled
• 10 medium taco shells, heated

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Over a medium heat fry the tofu, oil, garlic and onion in a large skillet for 5 minutes. Add the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, cumin, salt, lime juice and tomato sauce to the skillet and stir. Cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the cilantro. Spoon mixture in a serving bowl.

Step 2

Spoon the tofu mixture into taco shells. Top the mixture with lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, Cheddar cheese and salsa.