Dinner for 2

Blackened Tofu Tacos

Name: Blackened Tofu Tacos
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 14 oz firm or extra firm tofu pressed for at least 15 minutes and cubed; 1 tsp soy sauce or use tamari for gluten-free; 1 tsp oil; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1/2 tsp cayenne or chili powder blend; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp oil; 1/2 cup onion; 1 good pinch of salt and pepper; 1 tbsp bbq sauce; 1 tsp hot sauce; lime juice as needed (optional); 2 cups chopped lettuce or cabbage as needed (optional); vegan ranch or vegan sour cream as needed (optional); tortillas as needed (optional)

Seasoned tofu and barbecue onions grill or cook together, then fill warm tortillas with fresh toppings.

Typical price

$8.21for 4 servings

$2.05 per serving$8.21 for 4

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Photo: veganricha.com

50 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
2servings (the source says 4, which counts pieces)
$$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Low-carb Budget Family Dinners Grill

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Tofu$0.17/oz typical	14 oz	$2.38Typical price
Onions$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
BBQ sauce$0.12/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.07Typical price
Romaine and salad greens$2.49 each typical	0.25	$0.50Typical price
Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.07Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$4.10

Pantry staples you likely have

Soy sauceCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperHot sauce

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

14 oz firm or extra firm tofu pressed for at least 15 minutes and cubed
1 tsp soy sauce or use tamari for gluten-free
1 tsp oil
2 tsp smoked paprika
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp cayenne or chili powder blend
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp oil
1/2 cup onion
1 good pinch of salt and pepper
1 tbsp bbq sauce
1 tsp hot sauce
lime juice as needed (optional)
2 cups chopped lettuce or cabbage as needed (optional)
vegan ranch or vegan sour cream as needed (optional)
tortillas as needed (optional)

Steps

Press the tofu under a weight for 15 minutes, then cut it into cubes.
Toss the tofu with soy sauce, one teaspoon oil, smoked paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cumin, thyme, cayenne, salt, and pepper, then rest it for 10 minutes.
Cook the onion with the remaining teaspoon oil, salt, and pepper in a skillet over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Stir the barbecue sauce and hot sauce into the onion, then cook for 2 minutes.
Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high, about 400 F, and grill the tofu for 8 to 10 minutes, turning often.
Warm the tortillas for 1 minute, then fill them with tofu, barbecue onions, and any listed toppings.