Originally published in the Today’s Parent April 2016 issue. Photo by Roberto Caruso.
Vegan Tofu Scramble Tacos
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PREP TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
25 min
Makes
4 servings
Tofu is a convincing scrambled egg stand-in thanks to mild, golden turmeric.
Ingredients
- 1 350-g block extra firm tofu
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 1 small onion , thinly sliced
- 1 red sweet pepper , thinly sliced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 tsp ground turmeric , optional
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup canned black beans , drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp lime juice , divided
- 1 avocado , pitted and peeled
- 1 garlic clove , minced
- 6-8 small tortillas , flour or corn
- plum tomatoes , diced
Instructions
- Pat tofu dry with paper towels. Transfer to a medium bowl and crumble into coarse pieces.
- Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. Add oil, then onion and pepper. Cook until browned, about 6 min. Stir in chili powder, turmeric and salt. Cook for 1 min. Stir in black beans and tofu. Continue stirring until warmed through, about 2 min. Stir in 1 tbsp lime juice.
- Mash avocado with garlic and remaining 1 tbsp lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Spread on each tortilla. Layer scrambled tofu down the centre of tortillas. Top with tomatoes. Fold up like tacos to serve.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 406,
- Protein
- 21 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 42 g,
- Fat
- 19 g,
- Fibre
- 9 g,
- Sodium
- 650 mg.
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