Blackened Tofu Tacos
with pineapple salsa / green beans

Name: Blackened Tofu Tacos
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 16 oz Tofu, extra-firm, 1/2” / 1.3 cm thick strips (vacuum-packed preferable); 1 Limes, wedges; 1 Avocados, sliced; 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp Oil, cooking; 1 tsp Thyme leaves, fresh; 1 Tbsp Cajun / blackening seasoning; 8 Tortillas, taco-sized corn or flour; for serving Sour cream; 2 cups Pineapple, fresh, diced; 1 Jalapenos, diced; 1 cloves Shallots, diced; 2 tsp Cilantro, chopped; 2 tsp Vinegar, rice; 1 lb Green beans, trimmed; 1 Tbsp Oil, olive

Active: 45 Total: 45

Original GF Paleo Vegetarian

The sweetness of the pineapple salsa balances the spice of blackening seasoning in these completely non-traditional (but delicious!) tacos.

Ingredients

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Servings:

Blackened Tofu Tacos:

Tofu, extra-firm - 16 oz , 1/2” / 1.3 cm thick strips (vacuum-packed preferable)
Limes - 1 , wedges
Avocados - 1 , sliced
Oil, cooking - 1 Tbsp + 1 Tbsp
Thyme leaves, fresh - 1 tsp
Cajun / blackening seasoning - 1 Tbsp
Tortillas, taco-sized corn or flour - 8
Sour cream - for serving

Pineapple Salsa:

Pineapple, fresh - 2 cups , diced
Jalapenos - 1 , diced
Shallots - 1 cloves , diced
Cilantro - 2 tsp , chopped
Vinegar, rice - 2 tsp

Green Beans:

Green beans - 1 lb , trimmed
Oil, olive - 1 Tbsp

Prep

Tofu - If tofu is packaged in water, press out liquid first, like in this video. Then slice into 1/2” / 1.3 cm thick strips. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Green beans - (If prepping right before cooking, get oven heating first.) Trim. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
Pineapple / Jalapenos / Shallots / Cilantro - Prep as directed. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Make salsa - Combine pineapple, jalapenos, shallots, cilantro, and rice vinegar. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
Limes / Avocados - Prep as directed.

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Make

Heat oven to 425F / 218C.
Spread green beans out on a sheet pan and toss with olive oil and some salt and pepper. Roast, shaking the pan halfway through cooking, until tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
While the green beans roast, gently stir the first portion of cooking oil into the tofu. Add the thyme leaves and Cajun / blackening seasoning and stir gently to coat.
Heat a large skillet with the second portion of cooking oil over medium heat. Add the tofu and sear on all sides until the seasoning becomes a dark crust. Add a splash of water if the tofu starts to stick to the pan. This should take about 8 to 10 minutes total.
Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
Divide the tofu between warm tortillas. Add avocados, pineapple salsa, and sour cream. Serve green beans on the side and squeeze lime wedges over everything. Enjoy!

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