Super Easy Mexican Tofu
Transform your weeknight dinners with this **Super Easy Mexican Tofu** recipe, a vibrant and flavorful plant-based dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring crumbled firm tofu infused with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this versatile recipe is a satisfying, protein-packed alternative to ground meat. A quick sauté with onions, garlic, and tomato paste creates a savory, slightly saucy mixture that pairs perfectly with tacos, burrito bowls, or even nachos. Finished with a splash of zesty lime juice and optional fresh cilantro, this dish is an effortless way to bring Mexican-inspired flair to your table. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and busy cooks alike, it's a healthy, easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that doesn’t compromise on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 oz firm tofu
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 tbsp water or vegetable broth
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
Drain the tofu and press it to remove excess water. Crumble the tofu into small pieces using your hands or a fork.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.
Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet and stir well to coat with the spices.
Mix in the tomato paste and 3 tablespoons of water or vegetable broth. Stir until the tofu mixture is evenly combined and slightly saucy.
Cook the tofu for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, to develop flavor and brown slightly.
Add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning as needed.
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Serve immediately in tacos, burrito bowls, or over nachos for a delicious and easy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
227 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.0 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.2 g | 11% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 274 mg | 12% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 9.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.4 g | 33% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 695 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 351 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value 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.
