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Chipotle Tofu Tacos

Golden tofu bites roast until crisp at the edges and soak up smoky chipotle and cumin. They tuck into warm tortillas with lime-kissed cabbage and a cool swirl of spiced sour cream.

Chipotle Tofu Tacos
Total
45 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
6

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
351
Protein
18g
Carbs
35g
Fat
18g
Fiber
6g
Sugar
3g
Sodium
452mg

Ingredients

  • 5 tbsp lime juice, divided
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp canola or avocado oil
  • 1 1/2 tbsp adobo sauce (from canned chipotles in adobo), divided
  • 4 clove garlic, grated, divided
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt, divided
  • 2 (14 ounce) packages extra-firm tofu, drained and torn into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 12 corn tortillas, warmed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.
  2. Whisk 2 tablespoons lime juice, cornstarch, oil, 1 tablespoon adobo, 3/4 of the garlic, cumin and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Pat tofu dry, add to the bowl and toss to coat. Spread the tofu on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Bake, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, mix sour cream and 1 tablespoon lime juice with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon adobo sauce, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl. Toss cabbage, cilantro and the remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice in a medium bowl.
  5. Serve the tofu in tortillas with the slaw and sour cream mixture.