Vegan Pulled Tofu Tacquitos
Ingredients
- 1 block of extra firm tofu (15oz)
- 1 tbl neutral oil
- 2 tsp maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tsp chili pepper
- 1 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 8 6in soft flour tortillas
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded vegan cheddar cheese
Preparation
Take out tofu from packaging, cut block in half, then cut each half in 3 slabs horizontally from its depth, giving you 6 pieces total. Wrap each slice in parchment paper, place in freezer safe container to freeze overnight
Thaw to room temperature on kitchen towel, then gently press each slab with a towel to get out water
Thinly slice each slab (does not need to be uniform) so it resembles pulled meat and place in a large bowl, there will also be some crumbles which is fine. Drizzle oil and maple syrup and gently mix
In a small bowl combine all your spices, then add tofu to bowl
Spread tofu on large baking sheet lined with parchment paper that has been misted with oil. Bake at 375 F for 15 minutes, rotating and shaking pan every 5 minutes or so. After baking, place back in bowl and mix with salsa
To make tacquito, on tortilla, at the end closest to you, place 1 tablespoon cheese, next comes 1/4 cup tofu/salsa, then top with 1 tablespoon cheese. Roll tortilla tight, place seam side down, repeat
On stovetop, using a non-stick pan, working in batches, toast tortilla for 6-7 minutes seam side down, flipping halfway on medium/high heat. Enjoy!!
