(Adapted from Dr. Neal Barnhard's recipe, with a few changes for those who choose NO oils and do not want to use tofu.)
Tofu (or not) Tacos
Makes 6 tacos
These tacos may be made with fresh or frozen tofu. Freezing tofu gives it a chewy texture somewhat like ground beef. To freeze tofu, place it in its package in the freezer. To thaw, place the package in the refrigerator. Once thawed, remove the tofu from its package and squeeze out the excess water.
Using Textured Vegetable Protein (TVP) also works just as well, if not better for those who do not like tofu. (Bags of TVP can be found in the healthy foods sections of most grocery stores and is inexpensive) Simply follow the directions on the bag to rehydrate the granules, but reduce about two tablespoons of water out of the water amount when doing so. Then add in the TVP instead of the tofu
INGREDIENTS:
Cooking Spray OR 2 tbsp oil
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 small bell pepper, seeded and diced (optional)
1/2 pound firm tofu, crumbled (about 1 cup) OR rehydrate 1 cup TVP granules
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/4 cup tomato sauce
6 corn tortillas
1–2 cups shredded lettuce
2 green onions, chopped
1/2 cup chopped tomato
1/3 cup salsa
Daiya Non-Dairy Cheese (your choice of what type. So far, Daiya is the only company who produces a store-bought cheese that does not add casein and whey to their cheeses - both of which are no-no's in eating Vegan)
Heat liberal amount of cooking spray OR 2 tbsp oil in a non-stick skillet. Add onion and bell pepper, if using, and cook over high heat, stirring often, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add tofu or rehydrated TVP, chili powder, nutritional yeast (if using), garlic powder, cumin, oregano, and soy sauce. Reduce heat to medium and cook 3 minutes, stirring often. (less time for using TVP - about a minute to two minutes)
Add tomato sauce and cook over low heat until mixture is fairly dry.
Heat a tortilla in a heavy dry skillet, turning it from side to side until soft and pliable. Place a small amount of tofu/TVP mixture in the center, then fold tortilla in half and remove from heat. Garnish with lettuce, green onions, tomato, salsa, and Daiya cheese. Repeat with remaining tortillas.
