Shredded Tofu Tacos

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One of the things I love most about tofu is how versatile it is. These blocks are full of not only complete protein, but also essential amino acids, as well as vitamins and minerals such a calcium, iron, and manganese. So whether you are just starting out on your plant based journey or a seasoned pro, I highly suggest incorporating tofu into your cuisine.

Whether it’s taco Tuesday or any day of the week, these simple to make, vegan and gluten free shredded tofu tacos are sure to be a hit. Ready in 30 minutes or less, these tacos can be customized to your liking by adding any of your favorite taco toppings. I guarantee everyone in your home will ask for seconds. Enjoy!

Ingredients needed to make shredded tofu tacos

• Tofu: a block of extra firm tofu. Drain and press out any excess water.
• Taco Seasoning
• Salsa
• Tortillas: hard- or soft-shell corn tortillas. You could also use any other type of gluten free tortilla.
• Additional toppings: diced tomatoes, diced red onion, cilantro, lettuce, vegan sour cream, vegan creamy queso, etc.
• *Cheese grater or food processor to shred tofu

How to make shredded tofu tacos

To make these delicious and flavorful tacos, you’ll start by draining the water from your tofu. Squeeze and gently press with a paper towel or cloth to remove any excess water. Next, you’ll start shredding the tofu. Using a cheese grater, shred your block of tofu into long shreds. Place your shredded tofu into a medium bowl and top with salsa and taco seasoning. Stir gently to cover all tofu shreds with seasoning. You will then place the tofu shreds into an air fryer basket lightly sprayed with cooking oil. Air fry at 350 for 15 minutes flipping halfway through. If you do not have an air fryer, you could also bake the shredded tofu in the oven at 350 F for 25-30 minutes flipping halfway through. Serve on soft- or hard-shell corn tortillas or any other gluten free tortilla of your choosing and top with your choice of lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, guacamole, salsa, vegan sour cream or this creamy vegan queso recipe. Enjoy!

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Vegan and gluten free shredded tofu tacos

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Equipment

• Air fryer

Ingredients

  

• 15-16 oz block Extra firm tofu drained and excess water pressed out
• 1 oz. Taco seasoning 1 packet
• 1/2 cup Salsa
• 1 package taco shells hard or soft corn taco shells, or any other type of gluten free taco shell.
• Additional toppings: diced tomatoes, diced red onion, cilantro, lettuce, vegan sour cream, vegan creamy queso, etc.

Instructions

 

• To make these delicious and flavorful tacos, you'll start by draining the water from your tofu.

  Squeeze and gently press with a paper towel or cloth to remove any excess water.
• Next, you'll start shredding the tofu. Using a cheese grater, shred your block of tofu into long shreds.
• Place your shredded tofu into a medium bowl and top with salsa and taco seasoning.
• Stir gently to cover all tofu shreds with seasoning.
• Place the tofu shreds into an air fryer basket lightly sprayed with cooking oil.

  Air fry at 350 for 15 minutes flipping halfway through.
• * If you do not have an air fryer, you could also bake the shredded tofu in the oven at 350 F for 25-30 minutes flipping halfway through cooking time.
• Serve on soft- or hard-shell corn tortillas, or any other gluten free tortilla of your choosing. Top with your choice of lettuce, tomatoes, cilantro, guacamole, salsa, vegan sour cream or any other toppings you like. Enjoy!