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Cajun Tofu Tacos

Name: Cajun Tofu Tacos
Cuisine: American, Southern, Mexican, Latin American, Cajun And Creole
Ingredients: Cajun seasoning - 2 tsp; Chili powder - 1 tsp; Cumin - 1 tsp; Salt - 1/2 tsp; Coriander, ground - 1/2 tsp; Black pepper - 1/4 tsp; Cauliflower, medium - 1 head, florets; Oil, olive - 1 Tbsp; Tofu, extra firm - 16 oz, sliced into .5" / 1.25cm cubes (vacuum-packed preferable); Cabbage, napa or savoy - 6 oz, finely chopped; Oil, cooking - 2 tsp + 1 Tbsp; Avocados - 1, sliced; Cilantro - 1 Tbsp, chopped; Tortillas, taco-sized corn or flour - 8; Hot sauce (opt) - for serving; 2 tsp lime juice; Sour cream

13 steps

Updated at: Mon, 19 Feb 2024 18:26:45 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories550.4 kcal (28%)

Total Fat21.6 g (31%)

Carbs72.5 g (28%)

Sugars6.4 g (7%)

Protein23.1 g (46%)

Sodium686.1 mg (34%)

Fiber16 g (57%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

2 tspCajun seasoning

1 tspChili powder

1 tspcumin

½ tspsalt

½ tspCoriander

ground

¼ tspBlack pepper

1 headCauliflower

medium, florets

1 TbspOil olive

16 ozTofu

extra firm, sliced into .5" / 1.25cm cubes, vacuum-packed preferable

6 ozCabbage

napa or savoy, finely chopped

2 tspOil

1 TbspCilantro

taco-sized corn or flour

Hot sauce

opt, for serving

2 tsplime juice

sour cream

Instructions

Step 1

Tofu - Tofu - If tofu is packaged in water, press out liquid first. Then slice into 1/2” / 1.25cm thick cubes. (Can be done 1 day ahead)

Step 2

Make spice mix - Combine Cajun seasoning, chili powder, cumin, salt, coriander, and black pepper. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

Step 3

Cauliflower - Chop cauliflower into florets. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

Step 4

Make slaw - Slice cabbage. Toss with first part of cooking oil and lime juice (portion for the tacos). (Can be done 1 day ahead)

Step 5

Season tofu - Toss tofu with Cajun taco spice mix (portion for the tacos).

Step 6

Avocados / Cilantro - Prep as directed.

Step 7

Heat oven to 425F / 218C.

Step 8

Toss cauliflower with olive oil. Add Cajun taco spice mix (portion for the cauliflower). Spread cauliflower out on a sheet pan (use two pans if needed to prevent crowding) and roast until golden brown and tender, shaking the pan halfway through cooking, 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 9

When cauliflower is nearly finished, heat a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Add second part of cooking oil and then sear tofu cubes on all sides until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes total.

Step 10

Squeeze lime juice (portion for the cauliflower) over cauliflower.

Step 11

Warm tortillas according to package directions.

Step 12

Season slaw with some salt.

Step 13

Assemble tacos by filling tortillas with slaw, tofu, avocados and cilantro. Add some hot sauce if you'd like. Enjoy cauliflower on the side.