Spice Rubbed Zucchini & Tofu Tacos

Surprisingly delicious vegetable tacos! You will want to use this rub on everything!

AuthorAunt MamieCategoryFull meal, Gluten-free, VegetarianDifficultyBeginner

Spice Rubbed Zucchini & Tofu Tacos

Yields6 Servings
Prep Time30 minsCook Time40 minsTotal Time1 hr 10 mins

Chipotle Cream
 8 oz Sour cream
 1 tbsp Chipotle in Adobo - finely minced
Rub
 2 tbsp Brown sugar
 1 tsp Smoked paprika
 2 ¼ tsp Chili powder
 1 ½ tsp Kosher salt
 1 ½ tsp Onion powder
 1 ½ tsp Garlic powder
Filling
 2 Zucchini, medium - sliced lengthwise 1/4th inch thick
 1 Block of tofu
 3 Scallions - chopped
 2 tbsp Olive oil
Tortillas
 12 Corn tortillas
Extras
 1 Lime - cut into 6 wedges

Rub
1

Mix together the following ingredients in a small bowl:
- Brown sugar
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- Kosher salt
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder

Filling
2

Drain tofu and slice 1/4th inch thick

3

Press tofu between clean towels for 10 min

4

Meanwhile, slice the zucchini lengthwise, 1/4 inch thick

5

Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining with parchment paper

6

Arrange zucchini on one backing sheet and tofu on the other

7

Brush olive oil on tofu and zucchini slices

8

Sprinkle dry Rub over tofu and zucchini

9

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Chipotle Cream
10

In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and chipotle in adobo sauce

Filling
11

When oven is heated, put tofu in the oven for 10 min

12

After 10 min, put in zucchini and set timer for 10 min

13

At the 20 min mark, rotate the pans and set timer for 10 min

14

At 30 min, check tofu and zucchini, both should be hot. Zucchini should be tender but not mushy.

15

Slice tofu into strips

Tortillas
16

As the filling cooks, heat the tortillas
- wrap in a towel and microwave for 30 seconds
- OR heat in a skillet - 1 min each side
- OR over a gas range or grill - heat over flames until warm

Assemble
17

Place 2 tortillas on each plate

18

Spread chipotle cream on the tortillas

19

Add slices of zucchini

20

Add slices of tofu

21

Sprinkle with chopped scallions

Serve
22

Serve with lime wedges

Ingredients

Chipotle Cream
 8 oz Sour cream
 1 tbsp Chipotle in Adobo - finely minced
Rub
 2 tbsp Brown sugar
 1 tsp Smoked paprika
 2 ¼ tsp Chili powder
 1 ½ tsp Kosher salt
 1 ½ tsp Onion powder
 1 ½ tsp Garlic powder
Filling
 2 Zucchini, medium - sliced lengthwise 1/4th inch thick
 1 Block of tofu
 3 Scallions - chopped
 2 tbsp Olive oil
Tortillas
 12 Corn tortillas
Extras
 1 Lime - cut into 6 wedges

Directions

Rub
1

Mix together the following ingredients in a small bowl:
- Brown sugar
- Smoked paprika
- Chili powder
- Kosher salt
- Onion powder
- Garlic powder

Filling
2

Drain tofu and slice 1/4th inch thick

3

Press tofu between clean towels for 10 min

4

Meanwhile, slice the zucchini lengthwise, 1/4 inch thick

5

Prepare 2 baking sheets by lining with parchment paper

6

Arrange zucchini on one backing sheet and tofu on the other

7

Brush olive oil on tofu and zucchini slices

8

Sprinkle dry Rub over tofu and zucchini

9

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Chipotle Cream
10

In a small bowl, mix together sour cream and chipotle in adobo sauce

Filling
11

When oven is heated, put tofu in the oven for 10 min

12

After 10 min, put in zucchini and set timer for 10 min

13

At the 20 min mark, rotate the pans and set timer for 10 min

14

At 30 min, check tofu and zucchini, both should be hot. Zucchini should be tender but not mushy.

15

Slice tofu into strips

Tortillas
16

As the filling cooks, heat the tortillas
- wrap in a towel and microwave for 30 seconds
- OR heat in a skillet - 1 min each side
- OR over a gas range or grill - heat over flames until warm

Assemble
17

Place 2 tortillas on each plate

18

Spread chipotle cream on the tortillas

19

Add slices of zucchini

20

Add slices of tofu

21

Sprinkle with chopped scallions

Serve
22

Serve with lime wedges

Notes

Spice Rubbed Zucchini & Tofu Tacos

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