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    Home » Lunch and Dinner

    Barbecue Shredded Tofu Tacos

    Published: Mar 25, 2023 by Kristi · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    If you don't like tofu, you need to try shredded tofu. Shredding tofu gets rid of all of the texture that some people do not like. These barbecue shredded tofu tacos are a vegan and high in protein. They are so flavorful and good, the perfect recipe for a tofu hater! These tacos are also topped with a delicious red cabbage slaw you will love.

    shredded barbecue tofu tacos

    Why you'll love this recipe

    It is easy to make.

    It's made with healthier ingredients.

    The recipe is vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, and high in protein

    These tacos make the perfect plant based dinner recipe.

    It is delicious!

    shredded barbecue tofu tacos

    Instructions

    tofu on sheet pan

    Toss tofu in spices and bake.

    Add all slaw ingredients to a bowl and mix.

    cabbage slaw in bowl

    Add tofu to a pan and mix with barbecue sauce, water and soy sauce.

    Assemble tacos and dig in!

    shredded tofu in pan with barbecue sauce
    shredded barbecue tofu tacos

    Ingredients

    • tofu
    • chili powder
    • cumin
    • salt
    • black pepper
    • barbecue sauce
    • water
    • soy sauce
    • red cabbage
    • mayo
    • lime
    • cilantro
    • garlic powder

    Storage instructions

    The extra tofu and and slaw can be stored in sealed containers (separately) in your fridge for up to 3 days.

    Equipment

    You just need your your skillet, stove top, oven and a sheet pan for this recipe!

    Recipe FAQS

    What does shredded tofu taste like?

    Shredded tofu has a meaty texture. There is no squishy texture like cubed tofu. It is delicious!

    Substitutions

    • mayo - vegan or regular mayo works for this recipe, you can also use yogurt
    • cilantro - can be subbed with parsley
    • lime - can be subbed with lemon

    Other taco recipes to try

    • cauliflower salad sandwich
    • vegan buffalo chicken
    • white bean salad sandwich

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    Barbecue Shredded Tofu Tacos

    shredded barbecue tofu tacos
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    ★★★★★

    5 from 1 reviews

    These Barbecue Shredded Tofu Tacos are a delicious and high protein taco recipe.

    • Author: Kristi
    • Prep Time: 5
    • Cook Time: 35
    • Total Time: 40 minutes
    • Yield: 6 1x
    • Category: dinner
    • Method: stove top and oven
    • Cuisine: american

    Ingredients

    Scale

    This makes 5-6 tacos Tofu

    • 1 block tofu - shredded
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon paprika
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste
    • ¼ cup barbecue sauce
    • ¼ cup water
    • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

    Slaw

    • 4 cups finely chopped red cabbage
    • ¼ cup mayo (sub greek yogurt)
    • juice from 1 lime
    • ½ cup finely chopped cilantro
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

    Other ingredients

    • Taco shells of choice
    • ¼ cup finely chopped green scallions - optional

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
    2. Add tofu to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Toss with a splash of oil and spices. Bake for 20-30 minutes.
    3. While tofu is cooking, make your slaw. Add all slaw ingredients to a bowl and mix together until everything is fully coated.
    4. Once your tofu is cooked add it to a skillet over low-medium heat. Mix together water, soy sauce and bbq sauce and pour over tofu. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes to let the tofu absorb.
    5. Warm taco shells in the microwave or stove top. Top with tofu, slaw  and green scallions. Dig in and enjoy!

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    1. bob

      March 28, 2023 at 1:56 pm

      Love these tacos. They are so flavorful

      ★★★★★

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