Blackened Tofu Tacos with Citrus Slaw

These tacos put the word FLAVOR in a whole new category. The crispy blackened tofu drenched in spices and perfectly crispy and firm against the bright zing of citrus slaw and juicy burst of orange slices will make this a household staple in no time. And this might just be my new favorite combination! 

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Ingredients for the Blackened Tofu:

1- 14 oz extra firm tofu package 

2 Tbsp Cornstarch

4 Tbsp Water

2 Tbsp Chili powder

2 Tbsp Coriander powder

2 Tbsp ground Cumin

1 Tbsp smoked Paprika powder

1 Tbsp Oregano

1 Tsp salt

1 Tbsp Garlic powder

3 Tbsp Olive oil or Avocado oil

 

For the Citrus Slaw

2 cups of shredded cabbage 

1 cup of shredded carrot

2 lime, juiced, zest of one lime

1 Tbsp honey or maple syrup

1 Tsp of salt

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For Tacos

1 Large Orange, cut into segments 

Corn salsa (I love the trader joe's brand!)

Small corn (or flour) tortillas 

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Directions for the Blackened Tofu:

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1. Press the tofu:

Drain tofu liquid and cut block in half, place side by side on a large plate lined with 3 paper towels or a dish cloth, place another 3 paper towels or dish cloth on top and cover with another plate. Place something heavy (I use a large can of tomatoes) on top. Let sit for 20 minutes (or overnight in fridge)

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2. Mix the spices:

In a shallow bowl place the cornstarch and water and whisk until combined (you may need to mix again to keep it combined). This is the GLUE that will hold the spices on the tofu. 

In a second shallow bowl place all the spices and combine.

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3. Turn large skillet on medium-high heat and coat with 3 Tbsp of olive oil or avocado oil

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4. Slice pressed tofu into strips (about 3 inches long and 1 inch wide), then dip into cornstarch mixture and then spice mixture. From there, place into pan until all the tofu strips are in the pan, cook for 5 minutes on each side until crispy and firm. 

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For Citrus Slaw

1. Shred cabbage (or purchase already shredded cabbage)

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2. Place cabbage in a bowl and squeeze juice of 2 limes and zest of one lime into the bowl along with 1 Tbsp of olive or avocado oil, 1 Tbsp of honey and salt. Cover and let sit until ready to serve (this gets better the longer it sits!)

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Peel orange and slice into sections, place in tacos for an extra burst of flavor!

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Optional*

Combine with Chipotle Crema for some more spice!

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