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Tropical Vegan Tacos Recipe With Tofu

Angela Milnes
Bring a burst of tropical flavor to your table with these Tropical Vegan Tacos! Filled with a refreshing mix of juicy mango, zesty lime, and savory plant-based ingredients, these tacos are the perfect blend of sweet and savory. They’re a fun, vibrant meal that’s as delicious as it is wholesome!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinners
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 86 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup white onion or some onion powder
  • ½ block firm tofu; diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic; minced or some garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons salsa
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder or chili flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro
  • ¼ cup pineapple chunks
  • ¼ cup mango chunks
  • Tortillas
  • Topping:
  • Avocado optional
  • Salsa optional
  • Cilantro optional

Instructions
 

  • Once you have all your ingredients ready, here's the step by step process you'll need to follow to make this recipe.
  • Heat pan to medium heat then add in the olive oil.
  • After oil heats, add white onion for 3 minutes to sweat.
  • Add crumbled firm tofu, let cook for 4 minutes.
  • Add garlic. Cook on low to medium for 4 minutes.
  • Add in chili powder, cayenne, paprika, oregano, cumin, and cilantro.
  • Top with lime juice and salsa tossed together. Sauté for another 2 minutes.
  • Add tofu mix to warm tortillas. Top the vegan tacos with pineapple, mango, avocado, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Notes

To enjoy the authentic Mexican taste and deliciousness, use corn tortillas and add a dash of chipotle sauce on the top of each vegan taco, right before you serve.
Gluten free tortillas can also be a great option if you have dietary restrictions you need to stick to.
If you love the heat Mexican food has, you can also add some chopped chipotle peppers or cayenne pepper into the mix.
To enhance the flavor of the vegan taco filling, you can also add some tomato paste and a dash of hot sauce into the tofu crumble mixture, along with the other seasonings.
I also love adding other veggies and toppings like chopped red onion, chopped iceberg lettuce, fire roasted tomatoes, roasted cauliflower and even some pineapple salsa if I have the time to put it together.
Jerk seasoning can also be an excellent addition to the mixture and can lend the filling tons of extra flavor. If you don't have it, stick to the classic taco seasoning or experiment with other smoky seasonings you have at hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 86kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 62mgPotassium: 157mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 994IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
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