30-Minute Crispy Tofu Soyrizo Tacos
Plant-based take on chorizo tacos featuring crumbled and browned firm tofu seasoned with cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cinnamon. Topped with tangy adobo-lime Greek yogurt crème, pickled red cabbage, avocado, and fresh cilantro on warm flour tortillas.
Ingredients
- ½ cup Greek yogurt, plain
- 1 tablespoon adobo saucechipotle in adobo sauce1:1spicysmoky
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- ⅛ lime lime, whole
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 block tofu, firm
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup white onion, diced
- 2 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 pinch ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 6 flour tortilla, warmcorn tortilla1:1gluten-free
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- ¼ cup pickled red cabbage
- 1 avocado, sliced
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
Instructions
- 1
Combine Greek yogurt, adobo sauce, lime, and salt in a small bowl; set adobo crème aside.
- 2
Wrap tofu block in paper towels and gently squeeze to remove excess water, then crumble into rough chunks.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, cooking until onion softens and turns translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Add crumbled tofu and all spices: cumin, salt, chili powder, black pepper, smoked paprika, and cinnamon. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently and crumbling tofu until it begins to brown.
- 5
Stir in tomato paste and apple cider vinegar, then remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- 6
Warm tortillas and assemble tacos with soyrizo, adobo crème, pickled red cabbage, avocado, and cilantro.
Tips
Press tofu thoroughly to achieve better browning and texture. Excess moisture prevents crisping.
Taste soyrizo after adding tomato paste and vinegar; spice intensity varies by adobo sauce brand.
Good to Know
Adobo crème keeps refrigerated up to 3 days. Cooked soyrizo keeps 4 days in an airtight container. Assemble tacos fresh.
Prepare adobo crème up to 2 days ahead. Cook soyrizo mixture 1 day ahead and reheat gently before serving.
Warm tortillas before assembling. Serve soyrizo warm with all toppings on the side for guest preference.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip pressing tofu to avoid a soggy, steamed texture instead of crispy-edged crumbles.
Do not skip the browning step to avoid bland, pale soyrizo lacking caramelized flavor.
Do not omit cinnamon to avoid missing the authentic chorizo spice profile.
Substitutions
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Vegan Options
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