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Blackened Tofu Tacos with Purple Cabbage Slaw
Blackened Tofu Tacos with Purple Cabbage Slaw are a vibrant, flavor-packed meal perfect for any time of the year. These tacos combine smoky, spiced tofu with a crisp, tangy purple cabbage slaw for a balanced, satisfying dish. High in protein and full of colorful vegetables, they are an excellent option for vegans and meat-lovers alike. The combination of textures and spices is guaranteed to impress your taste buds while keeping your meal nutritious and relatively low in calories. Perfect for weeknight dinners or weekend gatherings, these tacos are quick to prepare and sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
For Blackened Tofu:
- 1 block (14 oz) extra-firm tofu, pressed (200 calories)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (240 calories)
- 2 tsp smoked paprika (12 calories)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (9 calories)
- 1 tsp onion powder (8 calories)
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (4 calories)
- 1/2 tsp salt (0 calories)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (2 calories)
For Purple Cabbage Slaw:
- 2 cups shredded purple cabbage (50 calories)
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots (12 calories)
- 2 tbsp lime juice (8 calories)
- 1 tbsp olive oil (120 calories)
- 1 tsp maple syrup (17 calories)
- 1/4 tsp salt (0 calories)
For Tacos:
- 8 small corn tortillas (6-inch) (320 calories)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (1 calorie)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Tofu
- Press the tofu to remove excess water. Cut it into small cubes or strips.
- In a small bowl, mix smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Toss the tofu in olive oil, then coat it evenly with the spice mixture.
2. Cook the Tofu
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the tofu and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until crispy and blackened. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. Make the Purple Cabbage Slaw
- In a large bowl, combine shredded purple cabbage and carrots.
- In a smaller bowl, whisk lime juice, olive oil, maple syrup, and salt. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss to coat.
4. Assemble the Tacos
- Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave.
- Place a portion of blackened tofu in each tortilla.
- Top with purple cabbage slaw and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
This recipe is approximately 1003 calories and serves four. Each serving will be approximately 251 calories. This recipe should take roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook. This is a total time of 30 minutes.
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