Tofu Black Bean Tacos
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup firm tofu (crumbed)
- 1 yellow pepper (cut in cubes)
- 2 red onions (cut into small cubes)
- 2 garlic gloves (minced)
- ½ tin (150g) black beans
- ¼ cup tomato puree
- 6 tomatoes (cut into cubes)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable stock granules
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- salt and pepper, to taste
- to garnish:
- 8 taco shells
- ¼ cup red cabbage (shredded)
- 1 avocado (sliced and cleaned)
- ½ cup salsa
Preparation
- heat the olive oil in an oven proof pan and add the tofu. sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned and crispy.
- add the pepper, onion and garlic and cook for 15 minutes until tender.
- add the remaining ingredients and cook for 2 minutes more.
- divide the tofu mixture and serve into taco shells topped with cabbage, avocado and salsa.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 55 (Medium)
482
Calories
48g
Carbs
18g
Protein
25g
Fat
* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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