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BAKED TOFU TACOS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO SAUCE

Ingredients

Baked Tofu

  • 1 lb firm tofu
  • 2.5 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/4 tsp oregano

Creamy Cilantro Sauce

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked in warm water for 20-30 minutes)
  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • juice of 1 lime
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup almond milk

For Serving

  • tortillas Heated with a bit of veggie oil in a pan till it starts to brown.

Toppings

  • roma tomato (chopped)
  • raw sweet corn off the cob
  • extra cilantro (chopped)
  • red cabbage (fine chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  2. Mix soy sauce, paprika, cumin and oregano in a bowl. Cube the tofu and add to mixture in bowl until thoroughly covered. Place the marinated tofu on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Flip tofu cubes over and bake another 10-15 minutes until firm.

  3. While the tofu is baking, make the creamy cilantro sauce. Place all ingredients into a blender and purée until smooth. Start with 1/4 cup of the almond milk and add more to thin if needed.

  4. To serve, take a spoonful of the creamy cilantro sauce and smear it down the center of the tortilla. Add the baked tofu and other chopped ingredients on top.