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Blackened tofu tacos with BBQ carmelized onions shredded lettuce and vegan sour cream come together for an out-of-this-world taco!
https://www.veganricha.com/blackened-tofu-tacos/

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Yields4 Servings
Prep Time15 minsCook Time35 minsTotal Time50 mins
For the tofu
For the blackening spice
For the BBQ onion topping
For the tacos
1

Press and cube tofu. Add to a bowl with soy sauce and olive oil, toss to coat.

2

In another small bowl, mix all spices and pour mixture over tofu, toss well to coat.

3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and let oil heat up. Add in spiced tofu.

4

Cook between 7 and 10 minutes or until tofu is golden and crispy on most edges. Be careful not to burn spices.

5

Make the BBQ onions by heating oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until onion is golden; around 7 to 8 minutes. Stir occasionally.

6

Add BBQ sauce and hot sauce to onions and toss well to coat. Remove from heat.

7

To assemble tacos, warm tortillas in a pan. Add a layer of lettuce and tofu. Squeeze lime juice over tofu. Top with BBQ onions, more lettuce and vegan ranch or sour cream as needed.

8

Repeat for as many tacos as you'd like. Serve immediately.

Ingredients

For the tofu
For the blackening spice
For the BBQ onion topping
For the tacos

Directions

1

Press and cube tofu. Add to a bowl with soy sauce and olive oil, toss to coat.

2

In another small bowl, mix all spices and pour mixture over tofu, toss well to coat.

3

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and let oil heat up. Add in spiced tofu.

4

Cook between 7 and 10 minutes or until tofu is golden and crispy on most edges. Be careful not to burn spices.

5

Make the BBQ onions by heating oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion and a pinch of salt and pepper and cook until onion is golden; around 7 to 8 minutes. Stir occasionally.

6

Add BBQ sauce and hot sauce to onions and toss well to coat. Remove from heat.

7

To assemble tacos, warm tortillas in a pan. Add a layer of lettuce and tofu. Squeeze lime juice over tofu. Top with BBQ onions, more lettuce and vegan ranch or sour cream as needed.

8

Repeat for as many tacos as you'd like. Serve immediately.

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