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Loaded Tofu Tacos for a Cinco de Mayo #SundaySupper

May 5, 2013 by hipfoodiemom 50 Comments

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Next to Korean food, Mexican food is one of my husband’s favorites. While we were dating, I saw him devour a HUGE burrito from Chipotle in under 6 mins. Their burritos are monstrous, thick and huge. I was shocked. He also has a special technique when eating these burritos in particular. It’s hard to describe but he holds the burrito in such a way that he can literally pour on the salsa and eats the sucker- I have no idea how he does this- without letting any of the salsa or burrito filling fall out. I must have been wearing those rose-coloured glasses because I’m not sure how I would react if I saw this now.

 

And I shouldn’t be surprised.

 

Before we got married, Paul lived with his brother Phil and they had a Taco Tuesday night. Every Tuesday. Every Tuesday, they would hit Taco Bell and would seriously load up- and I’m not kidding when I say load up- on their 59 cent tacos. I was in their kitchen one day looking for something and opened one of the drawers, which I thought was a utensil drawer.

 

Wrong.

 

They apparently had an entire drawer – and this was a big drawer- dedicated to saving those Taco Bell sauce packets. Like they would ever use these things because every Tuesday  night, they would get more. Makes no sense to me. I’m actually not sure if this was my husband, Paul’s idea or Phil, my brother-in-law. Either way, it was kind of ridiculous. And after we got married and I moved in, Paul looked at me like I was crazy because I immediately went for the TACO SAUCE drawer and threw all of that junk in the trash. There was no way we were going to keep even one of those sauce packets.

 

We still love Mexican food and because there are no good Mexican food restaurants close to us (or none that I know of), I have to make it at home. OK, so Tofu?! Yes, I put tofu in my tacos. I’ve done it Tofu Tacos vertical | HipFoodieMom.com

 

I added the guacamole because it’s Cinco de Mayo and Cinco de Mayo is not complete for me without homemade guacamole, tortillas, chips and salsa. But if the guac seems too weird for you, simply omit it.

 

Tofu Tacos no guac | HipFoodieMom.com

Also, I actually prefer flour tortillas but I like the size of the corn tortillas better for this recipe. If you’re a vegetarian or just like tofu, I hope you give this recipe a try.  These tacos were really delicious and my Chipotle eating husband even liked them.

 

I hope you enjoy!

 

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Loaded Tofu Tacos for a Cinco de Mayo #SundaySupper

Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Total Time25 minutes mins
Course: Main
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Servings: 4
Author: Hip Foodie Mom

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves chopped fine or minced
  • 1 heaping teaspoon cumin
  • for added heat: a few pinches of crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 14 oz package tofu; drained well on paper towels and crumbled
  • salt and freshly ground pepper
  • avocado; mashed sliced or cubed
  • freshly squeezed lime juice
  • cucumbers; diced tiny optional
  • tomatoes; diced tiny
  • for added protein: black beans; rinsed and drained
  • chives green onions and/or white onions for garnish
  • salsa
  • your favorite tortillas flour or corn; warmed or slightly toasted

Instructions

  • Heat the olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat and cook the garlic, cumin and crushed red pepper flakes (if using), stirring until fragrant, for about 1-2 minutes. Add the crumbled tofu and cook for about 5 minutes or until slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Mix the diced veggies with the avocado and add the lime juice. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  • To assemble your tacos: layer on top of the tortilla in this order: tofu, black beans, avocado mixture and garnish with the chives and/or green onions and pour on the salsa to your liking.

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This week we’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo!! The lovely Jen, from Juanita’s Cocina, is hosting today’s Mexican feast celebration!

 

Cinco de Mayo Appetizers & Sides {Aperitivos}:

  • Chipotle Roasted Chickpeas from Home Cooking Memories
  • Cinco de Mayo Tuna Pepper Poppers from Shockingly Delicious
  • Elote (Mexican Grilled Corn) from Magnolia Days
  • Esquites or Mexican Corn Salad from Kimchi Mom
  • Grilled Corn on the Cob with Lime-Cayenne Butter from Healthy. Delicious.
  • Guacamole Rice from Foxes Love Lemons
  • Healthy Mexican Ceviche from Mama’s Blissful Bites
  • Loaded Cheesy Nachos from Gotta Get Baked
  • Lobster Guacamole from I Run For Wine
  • Roasted Garlic and Bacon Guacamole from Ruffles & Truffles
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Con Queso from Daily Dish Recipes

 

Cinco de Mayo Main Dishes {Platos Principales}:

  • Barbacoa Beef from The Urban Mrs.
  • Chicken Enchiladas with Avocado Cream Sauce from Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
  • Chicken Fajita Feta-ccine from Chocolate Moosey
  • Chicken Fajita Salad w/Home made Easy Salsa from Momma’s Meals
  • Chicken Mole Potato Skins from Noshing with the Nolands
  • Corona Beer-Battered Fish Tacos from Pescetarian Journal
  • Duck Carnitas from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
  • Enchiladas with Red Chili Sauce from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Fish Tacos with Lime Salsa from Curious Cuisiniere
  • Japanese Mexican Tacos from Ninja Baking
  • Lightened Up Taco Salad from Kudos Kitchen
  • Mexican Pizza with Chipotle Orange Sauce from Family Foodie
  • Oven Baked Beef, Bean, and Cheese Chimichangas from In The Kitchen With KP
  • Pork Carnitas from From the Bookshelf
  • Red Chile Jam + Tequila Chicken Quesadillas from Vintage Kitchen Notes
  • Roasted Poblano and Corn Lasagna from Juanita’s Cocina
  • Shrimp Soft Tacos with Lime Dressing and Crunchy Vegetables from Crazy Foodie Stunts
  • Slow Cooked Carne Asadas from Peanut Butter and Peppers
  • Soft Shell Tacos from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Spicy Shredded Beef Chimichangas from Supper for a Steal
  • Spicy Steak Fajitas from Cravings of a Lunatic
  • Stuffed Poblano Peppers from Country Girl in the Village
  • Tequila Lime Chicken from No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
  • Tex-Mex Chopped Chicken Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing from The Weekend Gourmet
  • Tofu Tacos from Hip Foodie Mom
  • Yucatan Pollo Pibil and Corn Tortillas from MarocMama

 

Cinco de Mayo Desserts {Postres}:

  • Dairy-free Flan from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
  • Dark and Spicy Chocolate Pots de Creme from Happy Baking Days
  • Fried Ice Cream for a Crowd from Growing Up Gabel
  • Luxuriously Healthy Chocolate Frosting from What Smells So Good?
  • Mexican Brownies from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Paletas de Tamarindo (Tamarind Popsicles) from La Cocina de Leslie
  • Peanut Mazapanes from Pies and Plots

 

Cinco de Mayo Drinks {Bebidas}:

  • Fresh & Fruity Sangria from Webicurean
  • Fruity Aguas Frescas from The Foodie Patootie
  • Mango Aqua Fresca With Chia Seeds from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
  • Margarona from The Messy Baker
  • Tamarindo Drink (Agua de Tamarindo) from Basic N Delicious

 

Join the #SundaySupper conversation on Twitter on Sunday, May 5th to celebrate Cinco de Mayo! We’ll tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm EST. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag, and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. Check out our #SundaySupper Pinterest board for more delicious recipes and food photos.

 

 

 

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  1. The Ninja Baker

    May 5, 2013 at 3:33 am

    Fantastic idea to use tofu in tacos, Alice!

    Applause, applause, too, for throwing out the Taco Bell packets upon taking your marriage vows =)

    Reply
  2. Paula @ Vintage Kitchen

    May 5, 2013 at 4:05 am

    The taco packets and burrito story, I´m still laughing! There was a time here when people would save the burned matches they used to light up the stoves. Maybe you can use the same one if you´re lighting two stoves at a time, but when would you ever use up the used ones? You have to light a new one to use the old one… And if you don´t cook mexican at home, when are you going to use the salsa packets, right? hahaha
    Those tacos sound perfect for today Alice, and the corn tortilla is the right size! Have a great day!

    Reply
  3. Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers

    May 5, 2013 at 6:42 am

    I have never had tofu, but I do try it, it’s going to be made with your recipe! Looks delish!

    Reply
  4. Alaiyo Kiasi-Barnes

    May 5, 2013 at 8:05 am

    We both wrote about our husbands in our posts this week, AND we both posted about tacos. I’m in love with the idea of Tofu Tacos, and as much as we eat tofu, I can’t believe I haven’t tried it already. Now I get to try your recipe! Lovely photos!

    Reply
  5. Jen @JuanitasCocina

    May 5, 2013 at 8:27 am

    See? This just goes to prove that everything is better in a taco!

    Reply
  6. BusyWorkingMama

    May 5, 2013 at 9:11 am

    Delicious! I love tofu tacos and meatless options. Colorful recipe!

    Reply
  7. Bea

    May 5, 2013 at 9:36 am

    An entire drawer full of sauce packets from Taco Bell?! Good thing that you threw all of them out 🙂

    I really, really, really like tofu {have mentioned that I like tofu} and adding them to taco’s sounds fantastic! Thank you for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  8. Katy

    May 5, 2013 at 10:19 am

    Such a good idea to use tofu – these look great 🙂

    Reply
  9. Liz

    May 5, 2013 at 1:15 pm

    I haven’t eaten a ton of tofu, but this recipe is one that is really appealing. I’m trying to cut back on meat as well…and I definitely need to up my protein. Happy Cinco de Mayo, my friend!

    Reply
  10. Sarah Reid, RHNC (@jo_jo_ba)

    May 5, 2013 at 4:45 pm

    WIN on the tofu! Been forever since I’ve made tacos with it

    Reply
  11. Meagan @ Scarletta Bakes

    May 5, 2013 at 10:03 pm

    Delicious! I so love the idea of going meatless when it comes to tacos! Fantastic!!!

    Reply
  12. laurasmess

    May 5, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    Haha… Alice, you are such a great storyteller. My husband used to inhale food too, but he’s slowed down a bit these days (he’s trying to eat less as his metabolism has slowed; he’s finally realised that making food last longer is a good thing!). Good on you for chucking the sauce packets… though, with the huge stockpile, it does sound like you probably could’ve made a killing by squeezing out those suckers to bottle and sell the Taco Bell sauce! Thanks for the gorgeous recipe. I’m not a huge fan of tofu but with the yummy cinco de mayo accompaniments I might just give this a go (especially if your carnivore hubby enjoys them!) x

    Reply
  13. Katie

    May 6, 2013 at 6:38 am

    I’ve never tried tofu in a taco before, but I am definitely intrigued! And I’m with you – gotta have the guac!

    Reply
  14. Diana @GourmetDrizzles

    May 6, 2013 at 12:34 pm

    What a fun post!!! Paul and Phil sound like my brothers growing up, hitting Taco Bell and seeing who can out-eat each other! And too funny on the sauce drawer. Yup… rose colored glasses. Necessary at times to find (and keep) true love! 😉 Thanks for this great recipe.

    Reply
  15. Lauren

    May 6, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    MMM… love tofu tacos! Yours look fantastic of course!

    Reply
  16. Lane @ Supper for a Steal

    May 7, 2013 at 8:34 am

    I’ve never made tofu tacos, but they definitely sound like something I would enjoy!

    Reply
  17. Tara

    May 7, 2013 at 10:03 am

    Great looking vegetarian tacos!!

    Reply
  18. Cindys Recipes and Writings

    May 8, 2013 at 2:35 am

    Tacos are so popular that we run them weekly at work too and offer beef, chicken and tofu!

    Reply
  19. Lori @ Foxes Love Lemons

    May 8, 2013 at 11:44 am

    These look really fresh and great. And I CANNOT believe your husband ate a Chipotle burrito in 6 minutes! That’s talented 🙂

    Reply
  20. Nancy @ gottagetbaked

    May 8, 2013 at 1:14 pm

    I’m laughing over here at the mental picture of Paul gorging on a ginormous burrito, surrounded by dozens of tacos and sauce packets. That’s hilarious! You must’ve been really smitten to ignore all of this when you were just dating 😉 There’s an incredible Mexican restaurant in Seattle – when I get home later, I’ll find the name for you. I’m so intrigued by these tofu tacos – I bet they tasted awesome, especially if Paul was a fan of them.

    Reply
  21. Megan

    May 9, 2013 at 1:06 pm

    Love the use of Tofu in these tacos!

    Reply
  22. Renee

    May 9, 2013 at 4:28 pm

    It’s crazy the stuff people keep from fast food or delivery places. I have a friend who has a drawer full of soy sauce from picking up sushi. She never uses it because she uses the soy sauce in a bottle. So why keep it? Who knows. At least you did the right thing and trashed that collection.

    Reply

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