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Home Main Ingredient Tofu
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15 minutes

Easy Tofu Tacos

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By: Denise Bustard5 Comments
Posted: 4/27/19 Updated: 10/6/20

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Easy tofu tacos that have the BEST texture and are ready in 15 minutes. These vegan tacos would work great for meal prep or an easy weeknight dinner.

We are always looking for new vegan recipes that the whole family enjoys and these tofu tacos are our newest obsession!

hand holding tofu tacos

After a few experiments, I found the way to get the best texture out of the tofu, and it ended up pretty similar to ground meat.

Not only are these tofu tacos delicious, but they are super simple to prepare. They are ready for dinner in just 15 minutes!

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These tofu tacos are

  • filling but not heavy
  • ready in 15 minutes, and don't require pressing the tofu out
  • perfect for meal prep, the texture holds up well

making the vegan tacos; showing tofu on sheet pan

How to make them

I played around with a few different methods for getting the best texture out of your tofu taco 'meat', and here's what I ended up with:

  1. mash up your tofu (no need to press!)
  2. spread it out on a sturdy sheet pan
  3. broil for 3-5 minutes, stirring every minute or so
  4. toss the tofu with tomato sauce (not ketchup) and taco seasoning in a pan until completely coated
  5. enjoy in tortillas with salsa, crunchy greens, and avocado slices

tofu taco recipe on sheet pan after broiling

Can I prep this recipe ahead? Sure, you can cook the tofu taco meat ahead and store in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the pan until warmed through and serve. I bet it would work great in my favorite taco salad recipe, which keeps for meal prep.

Can I use store bought taco seasoning? Yes. This recipe calls for my homemade taco seasoning but you can absolutely swap for store bought in a pinch!

Do I need to press the tofu for this tofu taco recipe? The best part about this recipe is you do not need to press the tofu. From start to finish, this is a fast recipe, ready in just 15 minutes!

tofu taco meat in frying pan with sauce

Other ways to serve it

  • swap the toppings (fresh tomatoes, cucumber and cabbage are personal faves)
  • add some cheese or greek yogurt (if you are not vegan)
  • serve it in taco salad form
  • bake the tofu taco meat up as taquitos (find baking directions in this baked beef taquitos recipe)
  • enjoy it in these Turkey Taco Lunch Bowls

overhead view of tofu tacos vegan with salsa and avocado

Tips & equipment

  • make sure to use a large, good quality sheet pan (I use these ones!)
  • see how to cut an avocado here (+ video!)
  • looking for more tofu recipes? Check out this Air Fryer Tofu, this Tofu Scramble and this Easy Baked Tofu recipe

overhead view of vegan tofu tacos with toppings

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Close up of a hand holding a tofu taco

Easy Tofu Tacos (15 Minutes!)

5 from 3 votes
Prep Time: 5 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 15 mins
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These easy tofu tacos have the BEST texture and are ready in 15 minutes. Ideal for an easy weeknight dinner, they are vegan and meal prep friendly.
4 servings

Ingredients

  • 12 oz block extra firm tofu 350 g
  • ½ cup tomato sauce not ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning homemade or store bought

Tacos

  • 8 small tortillas or taco shells
  • 4 cups cole slaw mix or lettuce
  • 2 avocados sliced

Instructions 

  • Prepare - Heat broiler up. Mash tofu into crumbles in a bowl, then spread on a large baking sheet.
  • Broil - Broil for 3-5 minutes, stirring the tofu up every 1-2 minutes, until it is golden and slightly crunchy. Some small bits might brown and that's OK. When tofu texture is where you want it, remove it from the oven.
    overhead shot of tofu crumbles in baking pan
  • Fry - In a frying pan, stir together the tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Heat over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until completely combined. Toss the tofu crumbles in the sauce.
  • Assemble - Assemble your tacos with salsa, crunchy greens, and avocado slices, and enjoy!
    Close up of a hand holding a tofu taco

Tips:

Storage 
  • Fridge - cool tofu completely, then portion out into individual 2-cup meal prep containers. Refrigerate in air-tight containers for up to 4 days. It may be possible to freeze these but it has not been tested yet.
  • Reheat - heat in the microwave until steaming hot.
  • Assemble - assemble tacos as directed above

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2tacos, Calories: 415kcal, Carbohydrates: 47g, Protein: 14g, Fat: 20g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 0mg, Sodium: 746mg, Potassium: 930mg, Fiber: 10g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 465IU, Vitamin C: 38.4mg, Calcium: 134mg, Iron: 4.3mg
Author: Denise Bustard
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

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Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

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  1. Dr. J says

    Posted on 10/31/19 at Posted on 10/31/19

    5 stars
    Exactly what I was looking for! I'll be honest, though: I was too lazy to bake the tofu in the oven, so I just dried it out in a skillet the way I do when I make a tofu scramble. Took about 10 minutes, and while it was browning I cut up my cabbage and made a nice cilantro-lime slaw, then stirred in the tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Wonderful, tasty, and really simple. I'll totally make this again!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 11/4/19 at Posted on 11/4/19

      How was the texture in the skillet? Now I want to try. Glad you enjoyed!

      Reply
      • Dr. J says

        Posted on 11/5/19 at Posted on 11/5/19

        5 stars
        It was pretty good! Not super firm like, say, Gardein crumbles, but very satisfying nonetheless. I absolutely will make it again.

        Reply
  2. Marta Chastain says

    Posted on 5/5/19 at Posted on 5/5/19

    Great recipe!!! So quick/easy & delicious.
    Will use again & again!!!
    My tofu took 8-9 min under the broiler.
    I made mine Asian tonight: sautéed
    small cut up red and orange peppers first
    then added your prepared tofu crumbles and this sauce:
    4 Tb coconut aminos
    1 Tb sesame oil & 1 TB seasoned rice wine vinegar
    Thanks for the tips on tofu (1st time using it for me.)

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 5/8/19 at Posted on 5/8/19

      Hi Marta! I'm so happy you enjoyed. Thanks for sharing your modifications!

      Reply

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