Spicy Thai Tofu Tacos – Easy Vegan Recipe
I could eat these Spicy Thai Tofu Tacos every night for dinner. They are THAT good! Let’s just break this down, shall we?
- Lightly crunchy, toasted tortillas – your choice of corn or flour.
- Extra-firm cubed tofu cooked in a brown sugar chili-ginger sauce that almost caramelizes as it cooks.
- Shredded red cabbage, pineapple, cilantro, green onion, and lime juice make up the fresh slaw.
- A sweet and savory peanut soy sauce that brings it all together.
- 30-40 minutes to make this easy vegan recipe.
- OH – and as far as the actual cooking part, it can all be made in one pan!
I can’t get enough of these delicious Vegan Spicy Thai Tofu Tacos, and I know you’ll love them, too!
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Ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for these flavorful tacos:
Tofu Taco “Meat”
- Extra Firm Tofu
- Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Brown Sugar
- Ginger Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Chili Powder
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Sesame Oil
- Low Sodium Tamari (or soy sauce)
Cabbage Pineapple Slaw
- Shredded Red Cabbage
- Diced Pineapple
- Fresh Cilantro
- Green Onion
- Lime Juice
- Salt
Peanut Sauce
- Peanut Butter
- Low Sodium Tamari (or soy sauce)
- Garlic Powder
- Maple Syrup
- Lime Juice/Water
- Red Pepper Flakes
How to Make Thai Tofu Tacos
Make these Thai Tofu Tacos in just 30-40 minutes! Here’s how:
- Drain, press, and cube the tofu.
- Warm the tortillas and set aside.
- Cook the tofu with the seasoned sauce.
- While the tofu cooks, chop and mix the ingredients for the slaw.
- Separately, stir the ingredients together for the peanut sauce.
- Assemble the tacos with warmed tortillas, Thai tofu, cabbage slaw, and peanut sauce.
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Other Tofu Taco Topping Ideas
- Avocado Slices
- Diced Tomatoes
- Lime Wedges
- Vegan Cheese
Storing Leftovers
While tofu tacos are typically best served fresh, you can definitely save your leftover taco filling for later! Place the tofu taco filling in an airtight glass dish and keep refrigerated for 3-4 days. When ready to enjoy, simply warm the tofu mixture in the microwave for a few minutes or on the stovetop with a little extra oil. Serve with fresh slaw, peanut sauce, and warm tortillas!
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Vegan Spicy Thai Tofu Tacos
These Vegan Spicy Thai Tofu Tacos are savory, filling, slightly sweet, and have just the right amount of kick. Made with toasted tortillas, extra-firm tofu cooked in a sweet chili-ginger sauce, topped with a crunchy cabbage pineapple slaw, and drizzled with a dreamy peanut sauce. If you're looking for something fresh and flavorful to add to your vegan weeknight menu, then this recipe is for you! Every bite is so good.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 415 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Tofu Tacos
- 1 16 ounce package extra firm tofu
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
Slaw
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup finely diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced green onion
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Peanut Sauce
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 1 Tablespoon low sodium tamari (or soy sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from the package and drain off all excess liquid.
- If you have time, wrap the tofu in a towel and press for about 15-20 minutes. This will help make it crispier, but you can skip this if you're short on time.
- Cut into cubes or strips.
- Heat the tortillas in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Set aside.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chili powder, and red pepper flakes in a small dish.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet.
- Once hot, add the tofu and fry for just a few minutes, then add in the tamari and the spice mixture.
- Simmer over medium/low heat, stirring a few times, for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for the cabbage slaw in a bowl.
- In a second bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the peanut sauce.
- Once the tofu is done, assemble your tacos with the tofu, slaw, and peanut sauce. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 2 Tacos | Calories: 415 kcal | Carbohydrates: 45 g | Protein: 19 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g | Sodium: 1118 mg | Potassium: 606 mg | Fiber: 6 g | Sugar: 13 g | Vitamin A: 845 IU | Vitamin C: 36 mg | Calcium: 125 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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Melissa says:
Love these tacos!! One of my favorite week night meals, period. I’ve made them for both meat-eaters and vegetarians and everyone is always impressed!
Moop Brown says:
These tacos look so tasty and flavorful! The peanut sauce is a great addition as well
Veronika says:
I recently started trying more recipes with tofu. These tacos look amazing, definitely going to make them next week!
Marisa F. Stewart says:
WOW!! Now those are tacos I could really dig into — so much flavor going on. Well, I couldn’t resist making them for lunch yesterday for the Hubs and I. They were so good and I don’t think Hubs even realized they were Vegan.
Debbie says:
I just found my new Meatless Monday dish for my house. The spices on these Thai Tofu tacos sounds amazing. I just love flavorful dishes. I will will be surprising my husband with these tacos.
Tammy says:
I love a good meatless meal to reset. These thai tacos look fantastic and sounds so delicious! Love the peanut sauce also!!
Kushigalu says:
Love this Thai version of tacos. I love Thai food and peanut sauce is my favorite. Can’t wait to try this out
Kathryn Donangelo says:
This was my first time making tofu tacos and they were delicious! Love the peanut sauce.. amazing!! Thank you!
Çitra's Home Diary says:
There is a lot of flavor going on this dish, Asian meets West 🙂 Love to try this in my kitchen soon.
dishnthekitchen says:
These are a perfect quick dinner. So nutritious and simple…and that peanut sauce is great on everything!
Shelley says:
I hear ya … HEALTHY comfort food (that just happens to be a taco) = total win! I love how creative these are, though – basically taking my beloved Thai peanut tofu and riffing on it by making it a taco wrap. Brilliant! I wish I had tofu in my fridge right now!!
Lorie says:
These tacos will be mine. Can’t wait to try!
Christine McMichael replied:
Haha so perfect!
Maria says:
Love tacos! I’ve never made them with peanut sauce though so I need to try this one!
Christine McMichael replied:
Me too! So good!
Deryn says:
This made my mouth-water. That tofu looks so good and the sauce sounds amazing! I love trying new flavours for tacos, def going to try this for food prep next week!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Deryn!