Best 7 Grilled Smoky Tofu Tacos With Peach Cucumber Salsa Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy plant-based meal? Look no further than these Grilled Smoky Tofu Tacos with Peach Cucumber Salsa! This flavorful and satisfying dish is sure to be a hit with vegans, vegetarians, and meat-eaters alike. The tacos are made with grilled tofu that is marinated in a smoky chipotle sauce, then topped with a refreshing peach cucumber salsa. The salsa is made with fresh peaches, cucumbers, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. It's the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. This recipe also includes instructions for making homemade corn tortillas, but you can also use store-bought tortillas if you're short on time. These tacos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or for a fun and festive party dish. They're also great for meal prep, as they can be made ahead of time and reheated when you're ready to eat. So what are you waiting for? Let's get cooking!

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GRILLED GOCHUJANG TOFU TACOS



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Korean-style tacos don't have to be for meat eaters only. This version with tofu and vegetables will satisfy anyone craving a KBBQ taco. You can sub the Cotija cheese for one that's plant-based to make this recipe completely vegan. The smoky-sweet sauce for the tacos is made with gochujang, a Korean fermented hot pepper paste that's as savory as it is spicy.

Provided by Jet Tila

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup Japanese-style dark soy sauce
1/4 cup gochujang (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup sugar (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
One 16-ounce package firm tofu in water, drained
1 small onion, sliced into 1/2-inch-thick rings
1 small zucchini, cut lengthwise into 1/2-inch-thick tiles
3 tablespoons canola oil, plus more for cleaning the grill or grill pan
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
Ten to twelve 6-inch corn tortillas
Nonstick cooking spray
1/2 cup crumbled Cotija cheese, for garnish (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup cilantro leaves, for garnish
2 limes, cut into wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • For the sauce/marinade: Combine the soy sauce, gochujang, sugar and sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk together until the sugar has dissolved and the sauce is smooth. You can make this a few days in advance and store it tightly covered in the refrigerator.
  • For the tacos: Cut the tofu in thirds horizontally. Blot dry with paper towels then transfer to a large bowl. Add the onion, zucchini, canola oil, salt and pepper. Toss to coat well.
  • Heat a large grill pan or grill over high heat for about 3 minutes. Decrease to medium heat and wipe the grill pan or grill grates with a lightly oiled towel right before cooking to remove any char and debris. (This will give you great grill marks and help the food from sticking.)
  • Carefully grill the tofu, onion, and zucchini until you see char marks on one side, 2 to 3 minutes for the tofu, and about 2 minutes for the vegetables. Flip and repeat until the other side is grilled.
  • Move the grilled food to a cutting board. Cut the tofu into medium dice and transfer to a large bowl. Cut the onion and zucchini into small dice and add it to the bowl. Pour in about half of the gochujang sauce (reserve the rest for serving) and toss to combine.
  • Spray the tortillas lightly with nonstick spray. Grill for about 30 seconds on each side and place on a platter.
  • Fill each tortilla with about 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the tofu-vegetable mix. Garnish each taco with a few teaspoons of the reserved gochujang sauce, 1 teaspoon of the Cotija, and some cilantro leaves. Serve with lime wedges.

CUCUMBER SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cucumbers, thinly sliced
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1 tablespoons minced jalapeno
1/4 cup cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calorie, Fat 1.9 grams, SaturatedFat 0.3 grams, Carbohydrate 8.1 grams, Fiber 0.7 grams, Protein 0.7 grams

COOL CUCUMBER SALSA



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Provided by Food Network

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large cucumbers, diced
6 vine ripe tomatoes, diced
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1 medium red onion diced
1 diced jalapeno
1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
1 packet dry ranch dressing
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Add vinegar, ranch dressing, salt and pepper, and toss until well coated. Add a pinch of sugar to balance vinegary taste.

HALIBUT TACOS WITH PEACH SALSA



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Provided by Sandra Lee

Categories     main-dish

Time 58m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound halibut
1 packet (1-ounce) hot taco seasoning mix
2 cups mild chunky salsa
1 cup frozen peach slices, thawed and chopped
1 teaspoon ground allspice
8 supersized yellow corn tortillas, warmed
1 package (8-ounce) coleslaw mix

Steps:

  • Set up the grill for direct cooking over medium heat and oil the grates.
  • Place halibut on a plate and rub with taco seasoning. Cover with plastic wrap and cure in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Place the halibut on the grill and cover. Cook for 4 minutes per side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the grill and let stand 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine salsa, peaches, and allspice.
  • Cut the halibut into bite-size pieces. Place halibut pieces in warmed tortillas and top with salsa and coleslaw mix. Serve warm.

COFFEE-RUBBED GRILLED PORK TENDERLOIN TACOS WITH PINEAPPLE CUCUMBER SALSA



Coffee-Rubbed Grilled Pork Tenderloin Tacos with Pineapple Cucumber Salsa image

Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon coffee grounds
Fine sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
Freshly ground black pepper
Two 12-ounce pork tenderloins
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Eight 6-inch flour tortillas
1 1/2 cups finely diced pineapple
1/2 English cucumber (peeled and seeds removed), finely diced
1/2 jalapeno, minced, or to taste
1/2 lime, juiced
1/2 red onion, finely diced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for serving
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
1 cup sour cream
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • For the pork tenderloin tacos: Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat on one side and medium-low heat on the other. Mix to combine the brown sugar, chili powder, coffee grounds, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl. Brush the pork tenderloins all over with the oil, then sprinkle over the dry rub on all sides.
  • Grill the pork on the high-heat side until it is nicely charred on all sides, 8 to 10 minutes. Move the pork to the medium-low heat side of the grill for indirect grilling. Cover the grill and continue grilling until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the tenderloin registers 150 degrees F, 10 to 12 minutes longer. Remove from the grill and tent loosely with aluminum foil. Let the pork rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice for tacos.
  • To warm the tortillas, heat the tortillas on the grill over low heat, turning once to brown them up a bit. Wrap them in foil to keep them warm until it's time to eat.
  • For the pineapple cucumber salsa: Stir to combine the pineapple, cucumber, jalapeno, lime juice, onion, cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a large bowl.
  • For the assembly: To build each taco, place some pork onto a tortilla. Top with some shredded cabbage, pineapple cucumber salsa, sour cream and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

GRILLED TOFU TACOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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If you love fish tacos, you'll also love this vegetarian version that uses grilled tofu in place of fish. Paired with grilled pineapple salsa and topped with avocado, eating these tacos is like taking a bite out of summer. We recommend freezing the pressed tofu before marinating to give it a meatier texture.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 Tacos

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 package extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
¼ cup lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest, from 2 limes
1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon canola oil, plus more for greasing
½ medium pineapple, cored and cut 1/2 in (1.24 cm)
½ medium white onion, diced
1 large jalapeño, seeded and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ lime, juiced
8 flour tortillas
1 avocado, pitted, peeled, and thinly sliced
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Set the pressed tofu on a baking sheet and freeze for at least 4 hours, up to overnight. Let thaw completely, then cut into ½-inch-thick slabs. (Freezing is optional, but will give the tofu a meatier texture.)
  • In a wide, shallow dish, whisk together the lime juice and zest, soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, coriander, brown sugar, salt, and canola oil.
  • Add the tofu to the marinade and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
  • While the tofu is marinating, make the grilled pineapple salsa. Brush a grill pan with canola oil and heat over high heat until just smoking. Working in batches, add the pineapple to the hot pan and cook undisturbed for 5-6 minutes, until distinct grill marks appear and the pineapple is beginning to soften. Flip and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until grill marks appear on the other side. Transfer the pineapple rings to a cutting board and cut into ¼-inch pieces.
  • Transfer the pineapple to a medium bowl, along with the onion, jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, salt, and lime juice and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Grill the tofu: Brush the same grill pan with more canola oil. Heat over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke. Working in batches, remove the tofu from the marinade and grill for 3-4 minutes on each side, until distinct grill marks appear. Cut each tofu slab into ½-inch slices crosswise on the diagonal.
  • Just before serving, grill the tortillas over medium-high heat until just warmed through and some brown spots appear, about 1 minute per side.
  • Assemble the tacos: Fill each tortilla with grilled tofu and top with 2-3 tablespoons of pineapple salsa and 1-2 avocado slices. Serve with lime wedges alongside.
  • Enjoy!
  • RECIPE BY: Karlee Rotoly

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Carbohydrate 34 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 7 grams

SPICY GRILLED TOFU



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Be sure to use extra firm tofu and press out as much of the water as you can. To prevent sticking, give the tofu slices and the grill rack a generous coat of nonstick cooking spray. Cooking time includes marinading the tofu for 4 hours. This is from VT May/June 2006.

Provided by Annisette

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 4h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb extra firm tofu, drained and cut lengthwise into 8 slices
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup low-sodium tamari or 1/4 cup soy sauce
2 teaspoons chili paste with garlic
3 garlic cloves, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place the tofu slices on several layers of paper towels and cover with additional paper towels. Let stand 20 minutes, pressing down occasionally with your hands to squeeze out the water.
  • Place the tofu in a single layer in the bottom of a 13x9 glass baking dish.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, maple syrup, tamari, chile paste, garlic, and pepper.
  • Pour mixture over the tofu, stirring to coat all the slices.
  • Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • When the tofu is marinated and ready to cook: Spray grill rack or pan with nonstick cooking spray. Heat grill or grill pan to medium heat.
  • Place tofu slices on the grill. Reserve the marinade.
  • Grill tofu 3 or 4 minutes on each side, or until the outside is browned and crisp.
  • Return tofu to the baking dish and toss the slices with the reserved marinade.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.1, Fat 4.8, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 19.4, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 25, Protein 9.6

Tips:

  • Use extra firm tofu. This will help the tofu hold its shape on the grill and absorb the marinade better.
  • Press the tofu before grilling. This will help remove excess water and make the tofu more firm.
  • Marinate the tofu for at least 30 minutes. This will help the tofu absorb the flavors of the marinade.
  • Grill the tofu over medium heat. This will help prevent the tofu from burning.
  • Flip the tofu every few minutes. This will help ensure that the tofu cooks evenly.
  • Make the peach-cucumber salsa while the tofu is grilling. This will allow the flavors to meld.
  • Serve the grilled tofu tacos with your favorite toppings. Some suggestions include: salsa, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

These grilled smoky tofu tacos with peach-cucumber salsa are a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for summer. The tofu is flavorful and smoky, and the salsa is refreshing and tangy. These tacos are sure to be a hit with everyone at your next party or gathering.

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