Take taco night in a new direction with these healthy vegan tacos.

The tofu crumble is super-versatile-try it in burritos, bowls, taco salads and stuffed peppers and on nachos.

Tips for Making Beefless Vegan Tacos

1.

Season the Tofu Well

Tofu is made from soybeans much like cheese is made from milk.

Soybeans are soaked, then pureed and drained into soymilk.

From there, the soymilk is separated into curds and whey.

Add a Creamy Topping and Great Garnishes

Then, just like with cheese, the curds are put into molds and pressed.

Depending on how long the tofu curds are pressed, the firmer the resulting tofu.

Our recipe calls for extra-firm tofu, which works the best for making crumbles.

Beef Tacos vs. Vegan Tacos

This vegan crema is sort of like thinner guacamole.

you might easily mash the avocados for the crema (and for guac) using a potato masher.

So, any way you look at it, vegan tacos are the cheaper way to go."

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So switching toplant-based proteinlike our beefless tacoscan help reduce the environmental impact of your diet.

Vegan tacos have 4 grams more fiber per serving and 3 grams less saturated fat per serving.

Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the tofu mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, mash avocado, mayonnaise, lime juice and salt in a small bowl until smooth.

Serve topped with pickled radishes, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare through Step 1 and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

Learn more about how to make these vegan tacos.

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