Recipe of the Week - Taco Tofu

It's time for the Recipe of the Week again! Be sure to link up below with your recipe!

This weeks recipe is actual a Heather original that I just tried a couple weeks ago. Its main ingredient is tofu, which I happen to love. I am always trying to find new ways of cooking it. A lot of times people are intimidated by tofu because they don't know how to season it or cook it. Tofu is very forgiving though, and even though it has a bland taste on its own, it will take on any flavor you put in it. So this week's recipe is called...

Taco Tofu

Ingredients: 

1 lb of firm or extra firm style tofu (If you have never bought tofu before, look for the brands packed and water). 

1 TBS of coconut oil or vegetable oil

1 packet of taco seasoning mix 

Directions: 

Heat oil in a skillet on medium to medium/high heat. Drain and rinse the tofu. Crumble the tofu with a fork or mixing spoon in the skillet and brown (Be patient, this will take a few minutes because all of the water in the tofu has to be steamed out, then the tofu will brown. Once it starts browning it will not take long! Be watching for burning). Add more oil as needed to prevent sticking or burning. Once tofu is browned, turn down heat to medium/low. Follow the directions on the taco seasoning packet (usually 3/4 c. water to one packet of seasoning). Add the seasoning mixture into the tofu and warm through. Serve immediately. 

A couple of weekends ago, we used this as a meat substitute on burritos. It is also good the next day heated up. 


Enjoy and happy cooking!

Heather