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On a cutting board, in the foreground to the left a bowl of shredded tofu taco. In the background a jar of home made tacoseasoning. To the left a flour tortilla with shredded tofu taco with chopped red onions on top.
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Vegan shredded tofu tacos

Delicious, bold, and easy to make. Discover vegan shredded tofu tacos packed with flavor, texture, and plant-based goodness for the perfect taco night.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: taco, tofu, vegan
Servings: 4 portions

Ingredients

  • 400 g firm tofu pressed
  • Oil to fry

Taco spice

  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp chili
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp sugar
  • Use about 3 tbsp taco spicemix

Instructions

Tofu

  • Press the tofu between paper towels, until excess water is squeezed out.
  • Shred the tofu on the large side of your cheese shredder.

Taco spice mix

  • Add all the spices in a bowl and mix together. Store in an airtight container or use right away.
  • Tofu tacos
  • Add oil to a pan and add the shredded tofu.
  • Add taco seasoning to the tofu and stir so that the spices cover all the tofu.
  • Fry until tofu has a crisp surface.
  • Serve ith your favourite taco ingredients.

Notes

Tips! For even less fuss, bake the tofu in the oven. Add shredded tacos and spice mix to a baking sheet. Stir ell and bake in the oven at 200 degrees C for 20 minutes, stir the tofu after 10 minutes to ensure even baking.