This IS the Easiest Tofu Taco Meat recipe EVER! Perfect for a quick, meatless Mexican dinner or meal prep! Toss these tofu taco crumbles in vegan tacos, on top of a salad, nachos or layer into a burrito! SO healthy + packed with plant-based protein! Just a few simple ingredients + 30 minutes is all you need!
Learning how to cook meatless Mexican food is an absolute MUST for vegetarians, vegans, flexitarians, and even the meat-eater dabbling in meatless recipe creations! This one is a keeper! This recipe can easily be doubled or even tripled. You can also make this tofu taco meat on a weekend + portion it out for meal prep, lunchboxes, or even busy weeknight dinners.
If you know me, you know I LOVE Mexican food. For us here at MVF, Mexican cuisine offers us an easy way to get lots of plant-based protein, veggies with tasty + authentic flavors. Need more meatless Mexican ideas? Start here!
Tara’s Tips for Making The Easiest Tofu Taco Meat:
- If possible, use organic tofu! Soybeans are just one of those things that are worth the extra money to go organic. Check out my guide here on what else you should be buying organic.
- Shred your tofu. Simply pull it apart. No pressing! No cutting! Just shred + crumble! 🙌 Like mine:
- No need to fry tofu here! No oil used in the making of The Easiest Tofu Taco Meat. Bake it!
- Watch your tofu while baking. Don’t overcook! The tofu is done when the edges are just golden brown. Usually 30 minutes but ovens vary so watch closely during the last 5 minutes. Like mine:
How to build the perfect plant-based taco?
LAYERS! All of my Chipotle Copycat Salsa Recipes work fabulously with this tofu taco meat recipe. Especially my Guacamole Recipe. Alternatively, if you layer this tofu into a salad it is absolutely divine topped with Creamy Vegan Avocado Dressing. Prefer tempeh instead? Try my recipe for Tempeh Taco Meat.
The Easiest Tofu Taco Meat
This vegan taco meat is perfectly spicy, packed with protein + flavor making meatless Mexican night so easy + delicious!
Ingredients
- 1 package (14 ounces) organic extra firm tofu
- 2 tbsp taco powder
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Step 2 Drain the water from tofu package + squeeze out any excess water.
- Step 3 Pull the tofu apart with your hands – do not cut with a knife – just tear into pieces.
- Step 4 Place tofu crumbles on a silicone lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with taco powder, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Step 5 Bake in a 425 degree oven for 30 minutes. Stir your crumbles once after the first 15 minutes of cooking.
- Step 6 While the tofu bakes, place the remaining ingredients into a blender + blend until smooth.
- Step 7 Tofu is done baking when the edges are crispy golden brown, around 30 minutes of baking.
- Step 8 Serve with black beans, vegan queso, corn salsa, guacamole, rice, chips, taco shells, or your favorite tortilla.
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