veggie tacos

Ottawa, IL
Updated on Nov 26, 2010

I love to eat these - such fresh ingredients with just a slight kick. A nice change from the usual meaty tacos. :o)

prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 4 - 6

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 package extra firm tofu (about 14 oz), drained and patted dry, crumbled
  • 3 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup salted sunflower nuts
  • 1 package frozen corn (around 2 cups)
  • 1 - large bell pepper (red, orange, or yellow), diced
  • 1 cup rice (optional)
  • 8 - tortillas, warmed
  • 3 ounces crumbled feta or goat cheese
  • 1 cup salsa (i use mild, but use what you like)
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach

How To Make veggie tacos

  • Step 1
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet, medium-high heat.
  • Step 2
    When oil is hot, add tofu, chili powder, half of the salt, and half of the pepper. Cook until nice and brown, about 6-7 minutes.
  • Step 3
    While the tofu is cooking, add sunflower nuts to the skillet.
  • Step 4
    Add corn to tofu mixture and cook until heated thoroughly, around 4 minutes. Add the bell pepper, rice (if you choose to include it), and remaining salt/pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes or so, until the peppers are slightly tender.
  • Step 5
    When everything in the skillet is cooked, heat the tortillas (either in a separate skillet or microwave). Drop a bit of salsa to an open tortilla, add some crumbled cheese, and a large spoonful of the veggie/tofu mixture. Top with fresh spinach. Fold and eat!
  • Step 6
    Do the same with the remaining tortillas for a simple and pretty darn healthy veggie dinner!
  • Step 7
    *** This recipe can be changed so many ways by adding in different veggies! All measurements are approximate, change them up as you like! ***

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