MEXI SHREDDED TOFU

MEXI SHREDDED TOFU

If you liked my garlic shredded tofu you’ll love this recipe!

It’s super simple and you can use it in tacos, burritos, bowls, quesadillas, nachos, the list goes on!

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 block of firm tofu (~450g)

• 4 cloves of garlic

• 1 red onion

• 1 packet of taco seasoning (~4 Tbsp)

• 300g salsa

• 2 Tbsp paprika

• 400g canned beans (I used a mix of black beans, red kidney beans and pinto beans)

• 1 red tomato

• 1 Tbsp chilli flakes

• 2 Tbsp soy sauce (reduced salt)

• ~4 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil

  **optional add in*** 1 tsp chipotle

METHOD:

1. Pre heat oven to 200 degrees Celsius

2. Dice the onion and garlic, tomato, strain canned beans and shred the tofu with a grater

3. Pan fry onion and garlic in olive oil, then add tofu and spices, mix together on medium heat for 10 mins stirring occasionally

4. When golden add beans, and tomato, mix to combine a cook for another 2 minutes

5. Add salsa, a salsa jar of water, and soy sauce and cook for another 5-10 minutes to reduce

6. Put dish in oven and cook for around 45minutes, checking at 20 minutes to mix

7. Once cooked the tofu will appear a slightly meatier texture.

8. Add to your favourite Mexican dishes, here pictured are tacos served with mexi tofu, guacamole, quick pickled cabbage and greek yoghurt to top