These baked shredded tofu taquitos are a good vegetarian dinner option! They’re crunchy on the outside and packed with Mexican shredded tofu stuffing.
Shredded Tofu Taquitos
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
15
minutesThese baked shredded tofu taquitos are a good vegetarian dinner option! They’re crunchy on the outside and packed with Mexican shredded tofu stuffing.
Ingredients
1 yellow onion, diced
30ml (2 tbsp) of olive oil (and more for baking)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 block of firm tofu, shredded (454g)*
4.5g (2 tsp) of paprika
4.5g (2 tsp) of chili powder
2.25g (1 tsp) of cumin powder
42g (3 tbsp) of tomato paste
30 ml (2 tbsp) of soy sauce
Spicy sauce to your preference
125ml (½ cup) of vegetable broth or water
+/- 12-18 corn tortillas
- Serve them with: avocado sauce (see notes), guacamole, feta or mozzarella cheese, diced tomatoes, salsa, corn kennels and/or coriander.
Instructions
- Prepare the filling. In a big pan over medium heat, sauté the onion with olive oil for 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for one more minute. Add the shredded tofu, spices, tomato paste, soy sauce, spicy sauce, vegetable broth/water and ½ tsp of salt. Stir well and cook for one more minute or so.
- Preheat the oven to 400F and place the grill in the middle. Place a parchment paper on a baking pan.
- Assemble the taquitos. Microwave the corn tortillas for 20-30 seconds, until soft. Brush each corn tortilla with olive oil on both sides. Add 2-3 tbsp of the filling mixture at one end of a tortilla and tightly roll it up. Place them one near each other on the baking pan, so they can hold their shape while cooking.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until golden.
- Serve the taquitos with garnishes of choice.
Notes
- Shredded tofu: Using a box grater on the large round holes, firmly press the tofu into the grates while slowly moving down.
- Avocado sauce: In a food processor or with a hand blender, puree 2 ripe avocados with the juice of 1 lime and ⅓ cup of plain yogurt. Season well and add a few tablespoons of water if needed
