easy vegan tacos

This vegan tofu tacos recipe is going to become your go-to taco night staple! Tofu strips are tossed in spicy chipotle-infused marinade, then cooked to perfection with fajita vegetables. Meat free, dairy free, gluten free if made with tamari instead of soy sauce.

Vegan Tofu Tacos with Fajita Vegetables

16-oz block extra firm tofu, drained and pressed

yellow onion,

red bell pepper,

green bell pepper (or

cilantro scallions

Avocado or grapeseed oil, as needed for cooking tofu and vegetables

soy sauce (use tamari

Tbsp lime juice

Tbsp agave or pure maple syrup

cornstarch

Tbsp chipotle powder

tsp cumin

oregano

water

warm taco shells

Slice a drained and pressed block of tofu...

Slice a drained and pressed block of tofu crosswise into 10-12 rectangles of about 1/2 - 1/3 inch thickness. (A tofu press like tofu press like this one is very helpful for pressing tofu).

Cook tofu rectangles in single layer batches in...

Cook tofu rectangles in single layer batches in a large heavy-bottomed saute pan with a splash of oil, about 2-3 minutes per side, until each piece becomes slightly crispy and golden in color. Set aside.

While the tofu is cooking, mix all marinade...

While the tofu is cooking, mix all marinade ingredients in a large bowl.

Slice each cooked tofu rectangle into 3 strips...

Slice each cooked tofu rectangle into 3 strips lengthwise, being careful not to break them. Gently toss in the marinade, making sure that all tofu pieces are covered in sauce. I usually let my tofu marinate until the fajita vegetables are cooked (about 5 minutes), but feel free to marinate for up to 30 minutes.

Heat 1 Tbsp oil in the same saute...

Heat 1 Tbsp oil in the same saute pan you used to cook the tofu. Add sliced onions and peppers, and cook over medium-high heat until the vegetables are still crisp but have developed a few charred spots, about 4-5 minutes. Remove, set aside.

Add marinated tofu strips and the rest of...

Add marinated tofu strips and the rest of the marinade to the same saucepan. Cook over medium heat, tossing gently, until all of the liquid evaporates, and the tofu looks dark, crisp, and slightly sticky.

Add cooked onions and peppers to the tofu,...

Add cooked onions and peppers to the tofu, and reheat gently. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and/or scallions.

Serve with warmed tortillas and your favorite taco...

Serve with warmed tortillas and your favorite taco toppings - avocado slices or guacamole; vegan sour cream or shredded vegan cheese; chopped purple cabbage; lime wedges, etc. This tofu taco filling also works well in burritos, grain bowls, etc.

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These delicious and easy vegan tofu tacos with fajita vegetables are one of my go-to vegan taco recipes. They are very easy to make using simple everyday ingredients, with or without oil.  Perfect for Taco Tuesday, Cinco De Mayo, and anytime you're craving mouthwateringly delicious meatless tacos but don't want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. Both vegans and omnivores have raved about this easy vegan dinner recipe!

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➡️ INGREDIENTS:

For the Tacos:
1 16-oz block extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
1 large yellow onion, sliced into thin strips
1 red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
1/2 green bell pepper (or any color you have), sliced into thin strips
2 Tbsp chopped cilantro and/or scallions
Avocado oil OR cooking spray, as needed for cooking tofu and vegetables

For the Tofu Marinade:
4 Tbsp soy sauce (use tamari for gluten-free)
2 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
1 Tbsp agave or pure maple syrup
1 tsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp chipotle powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
3-4 Tbsp water

To Serve:
8 warm taco shells
Your favorite taco toppings - avocado slices, chopped purple cabbage, lime wedges, etc.

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Easy Vegan Tofu Tacos with Fajita Vegetables | Adventures in Vegan Living Episode 9

Easy vegan bbq chickpea tacos are plant-based, gluten-free, 100% WFPB and are super simple to make. Total flavor bomb!

BBQ Chickpea Tacos

chickpeas

Mother

corn tortillas

avocado slices

corn (cut off the cob)

cabbage

cilantro

sour cream

lime

salt + pepper (to taste)

Prep your veggies by slicing the avocado, steaming corn, shredding cabbage, washing/chopping cilantro and making the cashew sour cream.&nbsp;

Add chickpeas to pan with Mother Raw bbq sauce and simmer for about 10 minutes on medium/low heat.

Grill tortillas in a pan on high heat for about 30 seconds - 1 minute on each side. Careful not to burn.&nbsp;

Assemble the tacos, season with salt + pepper, squeeze lime over top, and enjoy!&nbsp;

These tacos are easy and delicious! I wouldn’t have thought to make this combo, but they are so, so good! Make them!😋😋😋

Such a creative idea, so easy and really yummy! I can’t wait to make these again

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