Vegan Scrambled Tofu Tacos (GF)

These Vegan Scrambled Tofu Tacos are really easy to make, fresh and flavourful and super nutritious! The perfect recipe for a healthy yet satisfying plant-based dinner. 

Why you’ll love these Vegan Scrambled Tofu Tacos:

• they’re filled with tender, flavourful, subtly spiced Mexican Tofu Scramble
• the spices transform the tofu form bland and boring to mind-blowingly delicious
• they make a seriously satisfying, well-balanced meal
• they’re kid-friendly and are bound to be a crowd-pleaser
• they’re ready in 30 minutes
• they come together in one frying pan
• they’re easily customisable and you can get creative with different fillings
• they’re naturally vegan and gluten-free.

How to make these Vegan Scrambled Tofu Tacos:

Variations

• I like to use peppers, but you can use any type of vegetables you like – carrots, courgette (zucchini), sweetcorn or mushrooms all work well.
• You can use either firm or silken tofu, depending on which texture you prefer.

More vegan Mexican recipes:

• Stretchy Melty Cheese Nachos
• Mexican Tofu Scramble
• Vegan White Bean Queso
• Tofu Fajitas
• Tofu “Fish” Tacos
• Stretchy Melty Cheese Quesadillas
• Easy Cheat Horchata
• Mushroom Tacos

If you try out this recipe or anything else from my blog, I’d really love to hear any feedback! Please give it a rating, leave a comment, or tag a photo @rhiansrecipes #rhiansrecipes on Instagram! Thank you.

Vegan Scrambled Tofu Tacos (GF)

These Vegan Scrambled Tofu Tacos are really easy to make, fresh and flavourful, and super nutritious!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: vegan breakfast tacos, vegan southwest tofu scramble, vegan tofu tacos

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 90kcal

Author: Rhian Williams

Ingredients

For the scrambled tofu:

• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or sub olive, vegetable or rapeseed oil)1 tablespoon coconut oil (or sub olive, vegetable or rapeseed oil)
• 1 small onion , thinly sliced1 small onion , thinly sliced
• 1 clove of garlic , minced1 clove of garlic , minced
• 1 green or red pepper , cored and sliced1 green or red pepper , cored and sliced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Pinch of cayenne chilli pepper , to tastePinch of cayenne chilli pepper , to taste
• Handful fresh coriander (cilantro) , roughly choppedHandful fresh coriander (cilantro) , roughly chopped
• 300 g (10.5 oz) firm or silken tofu , drained and rinsed300 g (10.5 oz) firm or silken tofu , drained and rinsed
• Salt + pepper , to taste Salt + pepper , to taste

To serve (suggestions):

• Small tortillas (gluten-free if necessary) Small tortillas (gluten-free if necessary)
• Lettuce, shredded Lettuce, shredded
• Mango salsa Mango salsa
• Avocado Avocado
• Garlic herb dip Garlic herb dip

Instructions

For the scrambled tofu:

• In a frying pan, heat up the oil and add onion, garlic and pepper once hot
• Fry for around 10 minutes, until very soft
• Add the cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne and coriander, and fry for about a minute until fragrant
• Add the tofu and use a spatula to break it up into small pieces
• Add the salt + pepper and leave to cook for a few minutes until the tofu has cooked through

To serve:

• Serve the scrambled tofu with tortillas stuffed with desired ingredients and drizzle over garlic herb dip, if desired

Nutrition Facts

Vegan Scrambled Tofu Tacos (GF)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 3g15%

Sodium 6mg0%

Potassium 227mg6%

Carbohydrates 6g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 4g8%

Vitamin A 235IU5%

Vitamin C 26mg32%

Calcium 33mg3%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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