Description
A delicious recipe for crispy tofu and bell peppers, perfect for serving with warm tortillas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 14 ounce block extra firm tofu
- 1 red onion
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Remove the tofu from the package and drain off all excess liquid.
- Wrap in a towel and place a heavy object on top. Press for 15 minutes while you prep the rest of the ingredients.
- Whisk together the salt, sugar and all seasonings in a small dish.
- Slice the bell peppers and onion into thin strips.
- Add to a bowl and toss with half of the oil (1 tablespoon) and half of the seasonings.
- Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- When the tofu is done pressing, slice into thin strips.
- Toss with the remaining tablespoon of oil and the rest of the spices.
- Add to the baking sheet, keeping separate from the veggies. Try to avoid letting the tofu pieces touch each other or touch anything else, this will help it get crispier.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the tofu is crispy.
- Remove from the oven and serve with warm tortillas, avocado or guac, salsa or pico de gallo, my chipotle aioli, fresh lime and enjoy!
Notes
- This recipe works well with warm tortillas or served over rice.
- Adjust spices according to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: available
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg