Easy tofu tacos with black beans

Easy vegan taco recipe

How to make vegan tofu tacos. Perfect, chewy tofu ground beef recipe for people just getting started cooking with tofu. Affordable and quick vegan recipe, perfect for when you need a quick weeknight meal, or for college students.

If you’re looking for an easy recipe to get you started cooking with tofu, this one is perfect for beginners.

You can whip these tofu tacos up in about 35 minutes, making it a quick and easy weeknight meal. These tofu tacos are also excellent for college students, since they are extremely budget friendly.

These tacos are

• Easy to make
• High in protein
• Healthy
• Vegan & Vegetarian
• Gluten free
• Great to meal prep

Recipe tips

• Use extra firm tofu and gently squeeze some of the excess water out in the sink. It’s ok if it crumbles a little bit, since we’re crumbling the tofu anyway. Extra firm tofu will make these tacos a little more chewy

• The tofu crumbles will come out a little dry, crispy and chewy, but once you add them to your taco with some salsa and sour cream, they soak the liquid right up.

• I love adding a can of drained and rinsed black beans in with the tofu tacos because it adds another texture of chewiness and some more healthy protein. Beans are also super affordable and will make the tofu tacos go further and last for more than just one meal.

• Heat up your soft tortillas in the oven, by wrapping them in aluminum foil. This helps them to keep their moisture while warming them up. Start warming them up as soon as you start to make the tofu taco mixture on the stove.

• If you’re not in the mood for tacos, top some nachos with this tofu crumble mixture

• If you need more help cooking tofu, check out my article called how to cook tofu for beginners.

• If you want to learn how to cook dried beans in the instant pot, stove top or slow cooker, check out my article on how to cook dried beans from scratch.

Taco toppings

• I love making fresh pico de gallo by chopping up some tomatoes, onions, cilantro, red cabbage. I mix this in a small bowl with a few squeezes of lime juice and then salt to taste. This will make your tacos taste so much more fresh
• Vegan sour cream
• Guacamole
• Unsweetened vegan yogurt
• Lettuce
• Onions
• Salsa
• Tomatoes

How long will these meatless tacos last

If you don’t eat them all, this tofu taco filling lasts in the fridge for about a week.

Are these tacos healthy?

Absolutely! These tofu tacos are high in protein and fiber and contain zero cholesterol.

Tofu is very healthy since it is a complete protein and contains an abundance of vitamins and minerals. The plant estrogens in tofu have been shown to be protective against certain cancers.

Do I have to use extra firm tofu?

Yes! I highly recommend you use extra firm tofu, because it makes the tofu ground beef crumbles chewy. If you use medium or just firm tofu, it will turn out a bit mushy.

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Tofu tacos with black beans

Easy, healthy and quick tofu taco recipe. Perfect for people just starting out cooking with tofu who need a healthy, quick and affordable meal.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: black beans, meatless taco, taco, vegan

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 6

Calories: 171kcal

Author: Maria

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Ingredients

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• 1 package extra firm tofu
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 16 oz can of black beans

Instructions

• Pre-heat oven to 420 degrees
• Drain the tofu and gently squeeze out excess water from the tofu in the sink. It's ok if it crumbles a little.
  1 package extra firm tofu
• In a large mixing bowl add the oil, soy sauce and packet of taco seasoning. Stir well. Crumble in the tofu and mix well so that every tofu crumble is coated.
  1 package extra firm tofu, 1 tablespoon oil, 2 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 packet taco seasoning
• Lay tofu mixture out on a lined baking sheet, making sure to spread it out evenly. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring the tofu crumbles halfway. Let the tofu cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
• Heat up a can of black beans on the stove or in a microwave. Using a slitted spoon, scoop beans out and drain the liquid. Add the beans and tofu mixture onto a tortilla.
  16 oz can of black beans
• Top with some salsa, vegan sour cream and lettuce.

Notes

• Serve with your favorite toppings. The toppings really bring the whole taco together.
• The tofu crumbles will come out a little dry, crispy and chewy, but once you add them to your taco with some salsa and sour cream, they soak the liquid right up.

 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Tofu tacos with black beans

Amount per Serving

Calories

171

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

4

g

6

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Trans Fat

 

1

g

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

2

g

Sodium

 

848

mg

37

%

Potassium

 

383

mg

11

%

Carbohydrates

 

23

g

8

%

Fiber

 

8

g

33

%

Sugar

 

2

g

2

%

Protein

 

12

g

24

%

Vitamin A

 

552

IU

11

%

Vitamin C

 

3

mg

4

%

Calcium

 

42

mg

4

%

Iron

 

3

mg

17

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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