Super Easy Mexican Tofu

Transform your weeknight dinners with this **Super Easy Mexican Tofu** recipe, a vibrant and flavorful plant-based dish that's ready in just 25 minutes! Featuring crumbled firm tofu infused with bold spices like chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika, this versatile recipe is a satisfying, protein-packed alternative to ground meat. A quick sauté with onions, garlic, and tomato paste creates a savory, slightly saucy mixture that pairs perfectly with tacos, burrito bowls, or even nachos. Finished with a splash of zesty lime juice and optional fresh cilantro, this dish is an effortless way to bring Mexican-inspired flair to your table. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, and busy cooks alike, it's a healthy, easy-to-make crowd-pleaser that doesn’t compromise on flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 14 oz firm tofu
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp ground coriander
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 tbsp water or vegetable broth
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the tofu and press it to remove excess water. Crumble the tofu into small pieces using your hands or a fork.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Stir in the chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, and ground coriander. Cook for 1 minute to toast the spices.

Step 5

Add the crumbled tofu to the skillet and stir well to coat with the spices.

Step 6

Mix in the tomato paste and 3 tablespoons of water or vegetable broth. Stir until the tofu mixture is evenly combined and slightly saucy.

Step 7

Cook the tofu for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, to develop flavor and brown slightly.

Step 8

Add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 9

Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

Step 10

Serve immediately in tacos, burrito bowls, or over nachos for a delicious and easy meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(189.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	339.8

Total Fat 29.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 249.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 4.4g	0%
Total Sugars 7.4g
Protein 3.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 63.4mg	0%
Iron 3.5mg	0%
Potassium 545.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.7%

Protein: 3.7%

Carbs: 21.6%