Vegan tacos with orange salsa
April 25, 2019
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These vegan tacos are inspired by the fresh flavours of the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, where zesty oranges take a starring role.
INGREDIENTS
60ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Mexican spice mix
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
750g firm tofu, sliced
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 large orange, segmented, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh coriander
18 soft mini tortillas
2 avocados, sliced
Baby cos lettuce, to serve
Vegan mayonnaise, to serve
Chilli sauce, to serve
Fresh baby herbs, to serve
Lime halves, to serve
METHOD
INGREDIENTS
60ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
2 tablespoons Mexican spice mix
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
750g firm tofu, sliced
1 red onion, finely chopped
1 large orange, segmented, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh coriander
18 soft mini tortillas
2 avocados, sliced
Baby cos lettuce, to serve
Vegan mayonnaise, to serve
Chilli sauce, to serve
Fresh baby herbs, to serve
Lime halves, to serve
METHOD
- Preheat a barbecue grill or chargrill pan over high heat. Combine the oil, spice mix and 1 tbs lime juice in a small bowl. Brush the tofu all over with the mixture. Cook for 2 minutes. Brush the tofu again. Turn and cook for a further 2 minutes or until tofu is golden.
- Meanwhile, combine the onion, orange, coriander and remaining 1 tbs lime juice in a bowl.
- Fill tortillas with tofu, avocado, orange salsa and lettuce. Drizzle with mayonnaise and chilli sauce. Top with herbs. Serve with lime.