Vegan Chorizo Taco
Elevate your taco night with these bold and flavorful Vegan Chorizo Tacos, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite! Crafted from crumbled extra firm tofu and seasoned with a tantalizing blend of smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this recipe delivers the spicy, smoky depth of traditional chorizo without the meat. Perfectly balanced by creamy avocado slices, zesty lime wedges, fresh cilantro, and a vibrant salsa topping, these tacos are as colorful as they are delicious. Ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy vegan taco recipe proves you can enjoy restaurant-quality flavors right in your own kitchen. Whether you’re catering to plant-based eaters or simply craving a healthy taco upgrade, these vegan chorizo tacos are bound to steal the show at your next meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 14 oz Extra Firm Tofu
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1 tsp Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 tsp Oregano
- 0.5 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 8 Corn Tortillas
- 1 medium Avocado
- 1 Lime
- 0.25 bunch Fresh Cilantro
- 0.5 Red Onion
- 0.5 cup Fresh Salsa
Instructions
Drain the tofu and press it to remove excess moisture. Crumble it into small pieces with your fingers or a fork.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the crumbled tofu and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes until it begins to brown.
Reduce heat to medium-low and add soy sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, ground cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to coat the tofu evenly with the spices.
Add apple cider vinegar to the skillet and mix well. Cook for another 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until everything is well combined and heated through. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
While the tofu chorizo is cooking, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or wrap them in a damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and slice it. Cut the lime into wedges.
Finely chop the fresh cilantro and thinly slice the red onion.
Assemble the tacos by adding a generous spoonful of vegan chorizo onto each tortilla, followed by slices of avocado, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro, a few slices of red onion, and a spoonful of fresh salsa.
Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos before eating.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2089 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.8 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.6 g | 73% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1901 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 227.3 g | 83% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.1 g | 193% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 96.0 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 3075 mg | 237% | |
| Iron | 21.7 mg | 121% | |
| Potassium | 3057 mg | 65% | |
*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.
