Best 5 Tacos With Spicy Tofu Tomatoes And Chard Recipes
Indulge in a culinary adventure with our tantalizing tacos featuring spicy tofu, juicy tomatoes, and hearty chard. These tacos are a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The spicy tofu adds a kick, while the tomatoes provide a refreshing sweetness. The chard adds a touch of earthiness and crunch. These tacos are not only delicious but also visually stunning, making them perfect for any occasion. From classic fillings like ground beef, chicken, or fish to unique options like crispy tofu and roasted vegetables, our taco recipes cater to a wide range of preferences. We'll guide you through each step of the process, ensuring that you create restaurant-quality tacos in the comfort of your own home.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
TACOS WITH SPICY TOFU, TOMATOES AND CHARD
In these tacos, tofu stands in for meat in a vegan picadillo, cooked in a modified salsa ranchera. I've never been one for meat "substitutes," and I normally don't advocate using tofu in anything other than Asian dishes. But I find this pretty irresistible, a sort of vegan picadillo. You can make it spicier by adding more chiles, milder by using less. The tofu is cooked in a modified salsa ranchera; being tofu, it absorbs the sweet and spicy flavors of the tomatoes and chiles. I used firm tofu and mashed it with the back of my spoon. Silken tofu is also a good choice, though then you will have something more akin to Mexican scrambled eggs.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories brunch, dinner, lunch, tacos, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 8 tacos, 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat broiler with rack set about 4 inches from the heat. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Place tomatoes on foil and broil for 6 minutes, until blackened in spots or all over. Using tongs, flip over and broil for another 4 to 6 minutes. The tomatoes should be charred and cooked through. Remove from oven and tip, with juices, into a bowl. Allow to cool until you can handle them, then core and discard skins. Purée, along with juices in the bowl, in a blender or a food processor.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil while you stem and wash the chard. When water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and chard. Blanch for 1 minute and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and take up chard by the handful to squeeze out excess water. Cut in 1/4-inch wide strips and set aside.
- Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and beginning to color, 5 to 8 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add puréed tomatoes, which should sizzle as soon as they hit the pan. Cook, stirring often, until purée thickens and leaves a canal when you run your spoon down the middle, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
- Add minced chiles and tofu, and mash tofu into the tomatoes using the back of your spoon. Add Swiss chard and salt to taste, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring and mashing tofu. Stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Heat tortillas and top with tofu mix. Serve with salsa on the side if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 334, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 37 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 862 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams
TASTY TACOS
A taco seasoning made from scratch with pantry staples deliciously jazzes up ground beef, turning Tuesday night into an all-out fiesta. Add your favorite toppings, and dinner is served! -Rebecca Levesque, St. George, New Brunswick
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook the beef, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the water and seasonings. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until thickened., Spoon beef mixture into taco shells. Serve with toppings of your choice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 468mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHARD TACOS
This is a meatless taco in a corn tortilla. Simple and delicious. You will want seconds or thirds. Shhh.
Provided by Tabbytaz
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken broth, Swiss chard, and salt. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until chard is nearly tender, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and increase heat to medium, stirring until the liquid evaporates, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Heat another skillet over medium-high heat. Warm the tortillas in the skillet for about 1 minute per side. Fill the warmed tortillas with the chard, and top with the queso fresco cheese and salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 353.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 19.9 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 7.9 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 530.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
SOFT TACOS WITH SCRAMBLED TOFU AND TOMATOES
Soft tofu makes a wonderful stand-in for scrambled eggs. Serve these savory tacos for a great Mexican and vegan breakfast.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, easy, quick, weekday, main course
Time 25m
Yield Serves four
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the tomatoes, garlic and chile in a blender, and blend until smooth.
- Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, and add the onion. Cook, stirring, until tender, about five minutes. Increase the heat to medium-high, and add the cumin. Stir together, and when the pan is quite hot, pour in the blended tomato mixture. It should sizzle. Cook, stirring, about five minutes, until the sauce is thick, dark and fragrant, and your spoon leaves a canal when you run it down the center of the pan. Add salt to taste.
- Add the tofu to the pan, and mash it into the sauce using the back of your spoon. Add the soy sauce, and continue to cook for another five minutes, stirring and mashing the tofu. Stir in the cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Heat the tortillas and place two on each plate. Top with the tofu mixture and serve, passing salsa on the side.
TACOS WITH SPICY TOFU CHARD AND TOMATOES
Number Of Ingredients 1
Steps:
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- PREPARATION Preheat broiler with rack set about 4 inches from the heat. Cover a baking sheet with foil. Place tomatoes on foil and broil for 6 minutes, until blackened in spots or all over. Using tongs, flip over and broil for another 4 to 6 minutes. The tomatoes should be charred and cooked through. Remove from oven and tip, with juices, into a bowl. Allow to cool until you can handle them, then core and discard skins. Purée, along with juices in the bowl, in a blender or a food processor. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil while you stem and wash the chard. When water comes to a boil, add salt to taste and chard. Blanch for 1 minute and transfer to a bowl of cold water. Drain and take up chard by the handful to squeeze out excess water. Cut in 1/4-inch wide strips and set aside. Heat oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add onion. Cook, stirring, until tender and beginning to color, 5 to 8 minutes. Add a generous pinch of salt, the garlic, cumin and chili powder and cook, stirring, until garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add puréed tomatoes, which should sizzle as soon as they hit the pan. Cook, stirring often, until purée thickens and leaves a canal when you run your spoon down the middle, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt. Add minced chiles and tofu, and mash tofu into the tomatoes using the back of your spoon. Add Swiss chard and salt to taste, and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, stirring and mashing tofu. Stir in cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings. Heat tortillas and top with tofu mix. Serve with salsa on the side if desired. Tip Advance preparation: The cooked tofu keeps well for a couple of days.
Tips:
- Use extra-firm tofu for the best texture. Extra-firm tofu holds its shape well and won't crumble when cooked.
- Press the tofu before cooking. This removes excess water and helps the tofu absorb the marinade.
- Marinate the tofu for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight. This allows the tofu to soak up all the delicious flavors.
- Use a large skillet or griddle to cook the tofu. This will help the tofu cook evenly.
- Cook the tofu over medium heat. This will help prevent the tofu from sticking to the pan and burning.
- Flip the tofu halfway through cooking. This will ensure that the tofu is cooked evenly on both sides.
- Serve the tacos with your favorite toppings. Some popular toppings include salsa, guacamole, sour cream, and cheese.
Conclusion:
These tacos are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy tofu. The spicy tofu is packed with flavor, and the tomatoes and chard add a refreshing crunch. These tacos are perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
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