Spicy Tofu Salad Taco

There are really no words to describe this dish to you. Amazing? Delightful? Best thing I've ever tasted? All of the above.

I don't know why, but after a long day of work, this spicy tofu taco really hit the spot, making me excited for leftovers the next day for lunch. Any anyone who knows me, knows I hate leftovers!

Check out the recipe below to make it yourself.

 

Ingredients:

• 1/2 package of firm tofu cut into chunks
• 1/2 serrano pepper (more or less depending on your spice preference)
• 1 medium shallot, minced
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• red cabbage, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp honey
• zest of 1/2 lime
• juice of 1/2 lime, save other half for more juice in guac
• garlic powder, salt, and pepper for seasoning
•  tortilla (optional: use gluten free)
• 1 avocado, mashed

Steps:

1. In saute pan, add in olive oil and turn on medium heat.
2. Add shallots, garlic, pepper, and let sit for about 5 minutes.
3. Add tofu chunks, paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper for more seasonings and let cook for about 15-20 minutes until the tofu has a nice thick outside.
4. Meanwhile, add your red cabbage, vinegars, honey, lime juice and zest, and seasonings to a bowl and mix to create your salad.
5. Take a separate bowl, and mix your mashed avocado with garlic powder (add more or less how you want your guac to taste), lime juice, salt and pepper.
6. Place your tortilla on a plate, layer on your cabbage salad, tofu, and guacamole.
7. And enjoy!