Tofu Taco Meat
Tofu Taco Meat
Ingredients
For the Tofu Taco Meat
- 1 extra-firm tofu, block, drained and lightly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons onion, chopped
- jalapeño, chopped, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, or 1/2 teaspoon for less heat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Add the chopped onion and optional chopped jalapeño to the pan. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
While the aromatics are cooking, prepare the tofu. Open the block of extra-firm tofu, drain any excess water, and wrap it in a paper towel. Give it a light squeeze to remove more moisture, but do not press it excessively.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Crumble the tofu by hand into a medium bowl. Adjust the size of the crumbled pieces based on your preference; smaller pieces will create a more 'ground meat' like texture.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Season the crumbled tofu by adding the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder (use 1/2 teaspoon for less heat if preferred), 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and ground cinnamon to the bowl. Mix well to ensure the tofu is evenly coated with the spices.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Once the onions and jalapeños are sautéed, add the seasoned, crumbled tofu to the pan. Cook on the stove for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a crispier and drier 'meat' texture, cook longer on a slightly higher heat.
⏱️ 15 min
- 7
After cooking, taste the tofu taco meat and add more salt or any other seasonings if needed to suit your preference.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve the finished tofu taco meat in tacos, burritos, nachos, or burrito bowls. It can also be enjoyed plain.
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Tofu Taco Meat
Ingredients
For the Tofu Taco Meat
- 1 extra-firm tofu, block, drained and lightly squeezed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons onion, chopped
- jalapeño, chopped, optional
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder, or 1/2 teaspoon for less heat
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Add the chopped onion and optional chopped jalapeño to the pan. Sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
While the aromatics are cooking, prepare the tofu. Open the block of extra-firm tofu, drain any excess water, and wrap it in a paper towel. Give it a light squeeze to remove more moisture, but do not press it excessively.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Crumble the tofu by hand into a medium bowl. Adjust the size of the crumbled pieces based on your preference; smaller pieces will create a more 'ground meat' like texture.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Season the crumbled tofu by adding the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, chili powder (use 1/2 teaspoon for less heat if preferred), 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and ground cinnamon to the bowl. Mix well to ensure the tofu is evenly coated with the spices.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Once the onions and jalapeños are sautéed, add the seasoned, crumbled tofu to the pan. Cook on the stove for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. For a crispier and drier 'meat' texture, cook longer on a slightly higher heat.
⏱️ 15 min - 7
After cooking, taste the tofu taco meat and add more salt or any other seasonings if needed to suit your preference.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve the finished tofu taco meat in tacos, burritos, nachos, or burrito bowls. It can also be enjoyed plain.