Tofu Taco Meat...

The name alone sounds good huh...(that was sarcastic)...I try not to put TOFU in the names of my recipes, because automatically people tend to turn their nose up at it.  BUT, I also don't want to try and fool somebody into thinking they are eating the REAL thing...because they are not.  That's not to say that the imitation can't be just as good, you just have to decided that you are going to do something that is healthier for you and enjoy it!!  SO....I think I will call it

'Taco Crumble and a whole lot more'

 

 

The 'whole lot more' part comes from me thinking that it would be good wherever you want a crumbled 'meat like' substance...anyway, here is where I originally found the recipe but I did change just a couple things.

 

Ingredients

• 1 block extra-firm tofu
• 1/8-1/4 c Braggs Liquid Aminos (soy sauce) 
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3/4th tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon oregano 
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 c water

Instructions

Freeze tofu overnight or until ready for use in its original package

On the day of, let tofu thaw in the fridge or on the counter, still in its package

When thawed, drain the tofu and press- this can be accomplished by placing the tofu in a tofu press or between two heavy plates- for about an hour

Crumble tofu and mix with 1/8 C soy sauce, and only add more at the end if you think it needs it!

Heat skillet over medium-high heat

Add olive oil and heat until it shimmers

Add tofu and saute until it is heated through and thoroughly crumbled, about 4-5 minutes

Add in spices and water, and simmer uncovered until most of the water has evaporated, about 10 minutes

Remove from heat and serve in taco shells

 

I found that the tofu was quite spongy, and decided to use my handy dandy chopper to crumble it.

 

Here it is crumbled, just before adding the Braggs.

Seasonings have been added...

...and mixed in!

 

It is really good!  When I tasted it, I was trying to tast just raw tofu, and couldn't...everything was seasoned very well and I can't wait till supper to have it on TACOS!!!

 

I will post more pictures after supper tonight, and you can see it all come together!!