Ground Tofu and Walnut Taco "Meat"
Vegan taco meat made from tofu and walnuts
Servings 6 tacos
Calories 270kcal
Ingredients
- 1 14 oz. extra firm block of tofu
- 1 cup onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 3/4 cup walnuts ground
- 1-2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/8-1/4 tsp cayenne powder(optional)
- 1/4 tsp rubbed sage
- 3/4 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 3/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 3/4 tsp cumin
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/4-1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1/2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tbsp tomato sauce
- 1 tbsp water
Instructions
- Drain tofu and wrap in a clean kitchen towel. Place a weighted object on top and set aside.*
- To a small bowl add all the dry spices starting at garlic powder and ending at salt. Set aside. To another small bowl add your liquid ingredients; soy sauce, liquid smoke, lime juice, maple syrup, tomato sauce and water. Then set aside
- To a cast iron frying pan add 1-2 tbsp. of olive oil. On medium heat Sauté onions until just before they become translucent about 7 minutes. Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté for another 1-2 minutes making sure to stir frequently so the garlic doesn't burn.
- Crumble the tofu into small pieces into the frying pan. Cook for 7 minutes making sure to stir every other minute.
- Add all of the dry spices and the processed walnuts to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add all of the liquid ingredients from the small bowl you set aside and cook for 5 minutes. Making sure to stir frequently and scape up any cooked bits that have stuck to the bottom of the pan.
- Add to a tortilla with your favorite toppings** and hot sauce or salsa.
Notes
*Placing a weighted object on top of the tofu drains out any excessive liquid which helps the tofu have more flavor and a better texture.
**For toppings I like vegan cheese, sautéed bell peppers, onions, avocado, fresh tomato, cilantro and Cholula hot sauce!