Crispy, Spicy Tofu Tacos with Black Beans and Avocado

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4 serving

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Serves: 4

Escape from taco hell with the help of these crispy, spicy tofu tacos with black beans and avocado. The spicy coating for the tofu won’t take long to make as it’s just four spices mixed with cornflour. While you’re preparing your tofu, you can cook the black beans, which are also pretty simple: fry garlic and cumin, before adding the beans and cooking for 10 minutes. Although this recipe is vegan – it even uses plant-based crème fraîche – you can swap in hake, cod or monkfish. It makes a great lunch or a light supper before heading out in the evening. Looking for more taco recipes? Look no further.

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

280g firm tofu, for the tofu
2 tbsp cornflour, for the tofu
1 tbsp oregano, for the tofu
1 tsp chilli powder, for the tofu
2 tsp hot smoked paprika, for the tofu
½ tsp garlic powder, for the tofu
1 drizzle olive oil, for frying plus 1 tbsp for the black beans
2 tins black beans
3 cloves garlic, grated
1 tsp ground cumin
8 small tortillas, to serve
60g red cabbage, shredded, to serve
60g white cabbage, shredded, to serve
1 avocado, thinly sliced, to serve
1 pot Oatly Crème Fraîche, to serve
1 bunch fresh coriander, to serve
1 drizzle hot sauce, to serve

Method

Step 1

Press the tofu between kitchen paper and a heavy pan weighted with tins for 15 mins, to press out any excess moisture.

Step 2

Start the black beans: add the olive oil to a saucepan over a medium heat. Add the beans, garlic and cumin. Cook for 10 mins, stirring occasionally, until just starting to break down.

Step 3

Mix the rest of the ingredients for the tofu (except the olive oil) in a shallow dish. Slice the tofu into lengths – like chips – about 1.5cm wide. Toss in the mixture in the dish until coated.

Step 4

Heat some olive oil in a frying pan, add the tofu slices and cook for 2 mins each side until crispy all over. Remove onto kitchen paper.

Step 5

Wipe the frying pan and heat the tortillas for 30 secs each side.

Step 6

To assemble, spread a little of the black bean mixture on the base, add some shredded cabbage, a few pieces of spicy tofu, some avocado, ‘crème fraîche’ and coriander.