Tofu Tacos

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Tofu Tacos

 

 

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Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 15 minutes

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600 g (21 oz) silken firm tofu

4 teaspoons olive oil

4 green onions, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 medium green capsicum (bell pepper), chopped

300 g (10 1/2 oz) jar medium-hot chunky tomato salsa

4 teaspoons lime -OR- lemon juice

1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)

salt and pepper, to taste

 

6 taco shells, warmed, to serve

 

shredded lettuce

grated vegan tasty cheese,

chopped tomato

chopped avocado, to serve

 

 

1. Drain tofu; pat dry on paper towels. Crumble tofu into a microwave-safe bowl;

cook on High (100%) for 2 minutes. Drain

well through a sieve.

 

2. Heat oil in a medium frying pan over moderate heat. Cook onion, garlic and

capsicum (bell pepper) for 3 minutes.

 

3. Add tofu; cook and stir for 5 minutes.

 

4. Stir in salsa, juice and coriander (cilantro). Season with salt and pepper.

Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes.

 

3 Fill taco shells with tofu mixture. Serve at once with lettuce, cheese, tomato

and avocado.

 

 

Serves 6.