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Tofu Tacos





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Makes 3 or 4 servings

Notes: If your wooden skewers are too long to fit in the pan, cut them to size with scissors.

Tofu Tacos




James Carrier
 12 ounces water- or vacuum-packed extra-firm tofu
 2 tablespoons soy sauce
 1 tablespoon lime juice
 1 tablespoon chili powder
 1 teaspoon ground cumin
 1 teaspoon garlic powder
 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
 3 cups finely shredded cabbage
 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
 8 corn tortillas (6 in. diameter)
  About 1 cup tomato salsa
  About 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
Step 1
1

Rinse tofu, drain in a colander for about 5 minutes, then pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1-inch cubes and lightly blot with more paper towels.

Step 2
2

In a bowl, mix soy sauce, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and cayenne. Add tofu and mix gently to coat cubes completely. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 3
3

Meanwhile, in another bowl, mix cabbage with vinegar. Stack tortillas and enclose in plastic wrap.

Step 4
4

Thread tofu cubes equally onto four 8-inch wooden skewers (see notes). Set a 12-inch nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. When pan is hot, lay skewers in pan and turn as needed to brown tofu on all sides, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a serving platter. Mound cabbage mixture alongside.

Step 5
5

Heat tortillas in a microwave oven at full power (100%) until hot and steamy, 30 to 45 seconds. Wrap in a towel. Serve with tofu and cabbage, salsa, and sour cream. Eat taco style, filling tortillas as desired.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories246
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.3g5%

Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1198mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 39g15%

Dietary Fiber 7.6g28%
Protein 16g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.