Vegan Taco Meat Recipe
This Vegan Taco Meat is made with extra firm tofu and has amazing texture and flavor! Serve it in taco shells, tortillas, lettuce wraps, or enjoy it on a salad.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces extra-firm tofu (drained, pressed, grated)
- 1 tablespoon light olive oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne (optional for spice)
- ¾ - 1 ¼ cups salsa
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375F. Line with parchment paper a large baking sheet.
- Add grated tofu and all the spices in a large bowl. Mix the oil and soy sauce in a small bowl and add it to the tofu. Mix the tofu with the seasoning making sure all of the tofu is evenly coated.
- Spread the tofu evenly over the pan. Bake for about 25 minutes, stir the tofu every now and then. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn't burn.
- Remove the tofu from the oven and add to a pan with the ¾ cup salsa. You may need more salsa depending how you like your tofu taco meat, add more salsa to taste. Heat through and serve hot on tacos, taco salads, or in burritos, quesadillas, or enchiladas.