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Marinated Tofu Tacos on plate garnished with cherry tomatoes and plantains

Marinated Tofu Tacos

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Spring, Summer, Congolese inspired, Veganized Childhood Classics, Burgers & Tacos
GF NF
8 hours 25 mins Prep: 15 mins Cook: 10 mins Marinating Time: 8 hours
Serves 6

Gluten free, satisfying, nutritious, and featuring delicious umami flavors, these tacos are a great way to reinvent a classic dish.

Ingredients Recipe Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Common Questions & Swaps

Ingredients

  • 6 corn tortillas

Marinated Tofu

  • ½ block of tofu , cut into 12 strips
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp tamari
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • ½ tsp miso paste
  • ½ tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp filtered water
  • 1 tsp avocado oil

Toppings

  • Sliced avocado
  • Sliced cherry tomatoes
  • Green onions
  • Fresh coriander
  • Hummus
  • Caramelized onions
  • Pan fried plantains

Recipe

  1. Step 1

    Add Dijon mustard, tamari, ginger, miso paste, sesame oil and water to a small bowl. Whisk until homogeneous.

  2. Step 2

    Place tofu pieces in an airtight container. Pour the sauce on the strips. Move the strips around to ensure coating. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.

  3. Step 3

    The next day, heat a pan to medium heat with avocado oil. When hot (but not smoking!), arrange all the tofu pieces in a single layer. If there is sauce left in your container, keep it aside.

  4. Step 4

    Pan fry the tofu until golden – resist the urge to move the strips around. Only flip them when golden then cook until golden on the second side.

  5. Step 5

    Once the strips are golden and crispy on both sides, pour the remainder of your sauce.

  6. Step 6

    Serve in warm corn tortillas along with sliced avocado, cherry tomatoes, green onions, coriander, hummus, caramelized onions and plantains.

Common Questions & Swaps

  • Here is the link to my favorite way (& the simplest way!) to cook plantains.
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