Vegan Birria Tacos
Ingredients
For the Sauce
-
2
tbsp
olive oil
-
1
large
white onion, diced
-
6
cloves
garlic, minced
-
3
leaves
bay leaves
-
1
tbsp
onion powder
-
1
tbsp
coriander
-
1 ½
tsp
cumin
-
1 ½
tsp
chili powder
-
1
tsp
salt
-
1
tsp
apple cider vinegar
-
1 ½
sticks
cinnamon or 1 tsp cinnamon
-
⅓
cup
water
-
14
oz
can fire-roasted diced tomatoes with juice
-
4 – 6
pieces
dried chilies (guajillo or pasilla)
For the Crispy Crumbled Tofu
-
350
g
package firm tofu, crumbled
-
1 ½
tbsp
corn starch
-
1
tbsp
olive oil
-
2
tbsp
tomato paste
-
1 ½
tbsp
garlic powder
-
1 ½
tbsp
oregano
-
1 ½
tsp
salt
-
1
tsp
cumin
-
1
tsp
chili powder
-
1 ½
tsp
salt
-
½
tsp
black pepper
-
½
tsp
red chili flakes
-
3
leaves
bay leaves
For the Tacos
-
6
small
soft corn tortilla shells
-
1
cup
vegan cheddar cheese
-
⅓
cup
white onion, diced
-
⅓
cup
vegan sour cream
-
¼
cup
vegan feta, crumbled
-
¼
cup
cilantro
-
2
tbsp
flaky salt
-
1
wedge
lime
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by sautéing olive oil, garlic, and onion until tender.
- Add spices and cook for a few minutes to enhance flavors.
- Toast dried chilies in a separate pan until fragrant.
- Combine tomatoes, water, and chilies with the sautéed mixture and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
- Blend the sauce until smooth and keep warm.
- For the tofu, preheat the oven and crumble the tofu into a bowl.
- Mix the tofu with cornstarch, olive oil, tomato paste, and spices, then bake until golden.
- Remove bay leaves from the sauce and mix some sauce with the baked tofu.
- To assemble tacos, dip tortillas in sauce and cook in a pan.
- Add cheese and crispy tofu, fold, and cook until golden.
- Garnish with onion, feta, crema, and cilantro, and serve with lime.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
6 servings
Calories
337
Total fat
17.2g
Total carbohydrates
37.1g
Total protein
11.1g
Sodium
928.1mg
Cholesterol
5.6mg
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