Quick Tofu Tacos with Crunchy Veggie Slaw

This post is sponsored by Epicurious. All opinions are my own.

These Quick Tofu Tacos with Crunchy Veggie Slaw take minutes to make and are absolutely delicious. They’re the perfect weeknight meal!

One of my favorite places to grab a bite in NYC is Tacoway Beach.

It’s very casual, but everything is amazing. And it’s only open in summer, which somehow makes those tacos taste even better!

Although there’s always a crowd, each taco is made to order, and the ingredients are super fresh. I love the personal touches they put into every taco they serve.

Don’t you just want to take a bite of that taco and agua fresca below?

Quick Tofu Tacos with Crunchy Veggie Slaw

It’s touches like these that bring me back to a restaurant again and again, and it’s also what drew me to Bon Appetit’s Out of the Kitchen series, an ongoing exploration of the relationships that build and sustain the food industry.

When Epicurious challenged me to think about the importance of personal service, I immediately thought of Tacoway Beach. Like I mentioned earlier, it’s a simple place, but each item on their menu is made with care.

Their Tofu Tacos are my favorite. I know, a tofu taco doesn’t necessarily sound that appetizing, but believe me when I say they are wonderful! Each taco is filled with savory grilled tofu, topped with crunchy veggie slaw, and served with a fresh lime wedge for squeezing over the top.

It takes a long time to get to the Rockaways from Manhattan, so I don’t eat at Tacoway Beach all that often. That’s why I had to create my own version … these yummy Quick Tofu Tacos with Crunchy Veggie Slaw!

How to Make Tofu Tacos

These Quick Tofu Tacos with Crunchy Veggie Slaw are just as good as the original, plus they only take minutes to make. No two hour subway ride required!

To keep this recipe fast and easy, you’ll  use baked tofu. If you’ve been unsure about tofu in the past, you’re going to love baked tofu! It’s full of flavor and has a firm texture.

You’ll saute the tofu until hot and golden, then top it with a fresh, crunchy slaw. This zesty tri-color veggie slaw is just as good in these tacos as it is served on its own.

Crunchy radishes, cilantro leaves, and a squeeze of juicy lime, are the perfect finishing touches for these easy Tofu Tacos!

This Quick Tofu Tacos recipe makes six tacos. The size of your appetite will determine how many people those tacos will serve.

I can eat two, no problem!

I love serving these tofu tacos on a busy week night. Any recipe that tastes this good, yet only takes minutes to make, is a winner in my book.

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Quick Tofu Tacos with Crunchy Veggie Slaw

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

These Quick Tofu Tacos are perfect for busy weeknights ... super delish and so easy to make!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: tofu tacos, vegan tacos, vegetarian tacos

Servings: 6 tacos

Author: Ginnie

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage
• 1 1/2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 carrot, shredded
• 2 limes
• 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
• salt
• 2 (7-ounce) packages baked tofu
• 6 small corn tortillas
• 2 radishes, sliced paper thin
• cilantro leaves to taste

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine cabbage and carrot. Mix well.
2. Cut 1 lime in half. Set one half aside, then slice the remaining half into two wedges. Cut the whole lime into four wedges.
3. Squeeze the lime half over the cabbage mixture. (Set aside lime wedges for serving.)

4. Drizzle cabbage with 2 teaspoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt to taste. Stir well and set aside.

5. Remove tofu from package and cut into 12 rectangles.

6. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan. Add tofu to pan and cook on all sides until golden brown.
   

7. Remove tofu from pan and place on a paper-towel lined plate.

8. Heat a small non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat.
9. Add a tortilla to the pan and cook until warmed on one side. Flip and cook until heated through. It should only take about 30 seconds per tortilla.

10. Top tortilla with 2 pieces of tofu. Cover tofu with slaw, then sprinkle with radishes and cilantro leaves to taste.

11. Repeat process with remaining tacos.
12. Serve tacos immediately, garnished with a lime wedge. Enjoy!

Who makes your favorite tacos?