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Shredded Tofu Tacos

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Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 4-5 tortillas

Filling

  • 400 gr tofu pressed
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 200 gr tomato passata
  • 1 onion
  • 3 gloves of garlic
  • 2 tbsp cumin
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder optional
  • salt

Salad

  • 150 gr cherry tomatoes
  • 1/3 cucumber
  • handful of parsley
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 150 gr canned corn

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
  • Shred the pressed tofu into a bowl using the large holes on a grater. Add the soy sauce, cumin and smoked paprika and toss to cover. Throw onto a lined baking tray and put in the oven for 15 minutes. Flip once halfway through.
  • In the meanwhile chop the onion. Heat some oil in a pan and fry the onion for about 5-7 minutes on medium heat. Add the garlic and fry for 1 minute. Add the tomato passata and all the leftover spices (cumin, smoked paprika, sugar & salt). Put on medium heat and and stir well.
  • Chop the salad filling: dice the tomatoes and cucumber. Drain the canned corn. Chop the fresh parsley, and add everything to a bowl, with the lemon juice and salt. Stir well.
  • When the tofu is done, take out of the oven and add to the tomato sauce. Stir well, and take of the heat.
  • Assemble the tacos by adding the tofu filling and salad. If you're feeling naughty, add some garlic sauce. Enjoy!