Prep: 20 I’ve been making healthy taco recipes for years, but there’s just something SO special about these Vegan Tofu Tacos! The spicy Thai sauce with fresh veggies, crispy tofu, and cabbage pineapple slaw all wrapped in a tortilla is truly next-level. If you’ve been looking for an easy dinner recipe that takes things up a notch in flavor, you’ll LOVE this tofu taco recipe!
Why You’ll Love These Thai Tofu Tacos
I could eat these Spicy Thai Tofu Tacos every night for dinner. They are THAT good! Let’s just break this down, shall we?
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- Extra-firm cubed tofu cooked in a brown sugar chili-ginger sauce that almost caramelizes as it cooks.
- Shredded red cabbage, pineapple, cilantro, green onion, and lime juice make up the fresh slaw.
- A sweet and savory peanut soy sauce that brings it all together.
- 30-40 minutes to make this easy vegan recipe.
- OH – and as far as the actual cooking part, it can all be made in one pan!
I can’t get enough of these delicious Vegan Spicy Thai Tofu Tacos, and I know you’ll love them, too!
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Tofu Taco ingredients
Here’s what you’ll need for these flavorful tacos:
Tofu Taco “Meat”
- Extra Firm Tofu
- Corn or Flour Tortillas
- Brown Sugar
- Ginger Powder
- Garlic Powder
- Chili Powder
- Red Pepper Flakes
- Sesame Oil
- Low Sodium Tamari (opens in a new tab) (or soy sauce)
Cabbage Pineapple Slaw
- Shredded Red Cabbage
- Diced Pineapple
- Fresh Cilantro
- Green Onion
- Lime Juice
- Salt
Peanut Sauce
- Peanut Butter
- Low Sodium Tamari (or soy sauce)
- Garlic Powder
- Maple Syrup
- Lime Juice/Water
- Red Pepper Flakes (opens in a new tab)
How to make Tofu Tacos
Make these Thai Tofu Tacos in just 30-40 minutes! Here’s how:
- Drain, press, and cube the tofu.
- Warm the tortillas and set aside.
- Cook the tofu with the seasoned sauce.
- While the tofu cooks, chop and mix the ingredients for the slaw.
- Separately, stir the ingredients together for the peanut sauce.
- Assemble the tacos with warmed tortillas, Thai tofu, cabbage slaw, and peanut sauce.
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Other Tofu Taco Topping Ideas
- Avocado Slices
- Diced Tomatoes
- Lime Wedges
- Vegan Cheese
How to Serve Vegan Tofu Tacos
Here are some great ways to take things up a notch and serve vegan tofu tacos:
- Jasmine Rice
- Thai Pineapple Fried Rice (opens in a new tab)
- Lime Wedges
- Fresh Cilantro
- Green Salad
- Instant Pot Brown Rice (opens in a new tab)
- Edamame
- Extra Sauce
Storing Leftovers
While tofu tacos are typically best served fresh, you can definitely save your leftover taco filling for later! Place the tofu taco filling in an airtight glass dish (opens in a new tab) and keep refrigerated for 3-4 days. When ready to enjoy, simply warm the tofu mixture in the microwave for a few minutes or on the stovetop with a little extra oil. Serve with fresh slaw, peanut sauce, and warm tortillas!
More Healthy Vegan Recipes
- Jackfruit Pulled Pork Tacos
- Vegan Buffalo Chickpea Bowls
- Chili Lime Vegan Shrimp Bowls
- Vegan Red Pepper Hummus Pizza
- Vegan Chipotle Chickpea Tacos
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Vegan Thai Tacos
Ingredients
Tofu Tacos
- 1 16 ounce package extra firm tofu
- 8 small corn or flour tortillas
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (opens in a new tab)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (opens in a new tab)
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 Tablespoons low sodium tamari (opens in a new tab) (or soy sauce)
Slaw
- 1 cup shredded red cabbage
- 1 cup finely diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced green onion
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Peanut Sauce
- 1/3 cup peanut butter (opens in a new tab)
- 1 Tablespoon low sodium tamari (opens in a new tab) (or soy sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (opens in a new tab)
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Remove the tofu from the package and drain off all excess liquid.
- If you have time, wrap the tofu in a towel and press for about 15-20 minutes. This will help make it crispier, but you can skip this if you're short on time.
- Cut into cubes or strips.
- Heat the tortillas in the microwave or on the stovetop over medium-high heat. Set aside.
- Whisk together the brown sugar, ginger, garlic, chili powder, and red pepper flakes in a small dish.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet.
- Once hot, add the tofu and fry for just a few minutes, then add in the tamari and the spice mixture.
- Simmer over medium/low heat, stirring a few times, for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, combine all ingredients for the cabbage slaw in a bowl.
- In a second bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the peanut sauce.
- Once the tofu is done, assemble your tacos with the tofu, slaw, and peanut sauce. Enjoy!
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Will any other fruit work in place of pineapple.
Mango is great, too!
Delicious!! The only thing was it took almost 1.5 hours to cook everything (including pressing the tofu)
These tacos were a big hit! I baked the tofu in the oven at 450F rather than the stovetop, but everything else was the same. I’ll be making these again!
So glad you enjoyed this recipe, Maggie!
These tacos were really great. The flavor combo was spot on. I did reduce the red pepper flakes by half since my kids also had these. Everyone loved them, and I can’t wait to make again for my non vegan friends; Thanks for sharing this beautiful delicious vegan dinner.
I’m so glad your family enjoyed this recipe, Jessi!
Love these tacos!! One of my favorite week night meals, period. I’ve made them for both meat-eaters and vegetarians and everyone is always impressed!