These vegan banh mi tacos are stuffed with smoky baked tofu, crispy pickled veggies, fresh herbs, and dressed in spicy sriracha mayo!
Course:
Entree
Cuisine:
American, Vietnamese
Servings: 6 tacos
Calories: 274 kcal
Author: Alissa
For the Smoky Tofu:
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¼
cup
soy sauce or tamari
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2
tablespoons
rice vinegar
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1
tablespoon
maple syrup or agave
-
1
teaspoon
toasted sesame oil
-
1
teaspoon
liquid smoke
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1
garlic clove,
minced
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1
14 ounce package extra firm tofu, drained pressed, and cut into ½ inch cubes
For the Pickled Veggies
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½
cup
julienne cut carrot,
about 1 large carrot
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½
cup
julienne cut cucumber,
about ½ of a medium cucumber
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1
small julienne cut red bell pepper
-
⅓
cup
rice vinegar
-
1
tablespoon
maple syrup
-
1
teaspoon
toasted sesame oil
-
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Tacos
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6
small
(fajita size) flour tortillas
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½
cup
fresh mint leaves
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½
cup
fresh basil leaves
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½
cup
fresh cilantro
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2
scallions,
chopped
-
1
jalapeño pepper,
sliced
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Toasted sesame seeds
Make the Smoky Tofu
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Stir the soy sauce or tamari, vinegar, maple syrup or agave, sesame oil, liquid smoke, and garlic together in a shallow dish. Add the tofu cubes and gently toss to coat. Allow to marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to redistribute the marinade.
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Preheat the oven to 400° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange the tofu cubes in an even layer on the baking sheet. Bake for about 40 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the tofu pieces are a bit browned and have shrunken a bit in size.
Make the Pickled Veggies
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While the Tofu Bakes, stir all ingredients for the pickled veggies together in a small bowl. Allow them to sit while you gather and prepare the remaining ingredients.
Make the Sriracha Mayo
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Stir the vegan may and sriracha sauce together in a small bowl. Taste test and add a bit more mayo if you'd like it to be milder, and add some more sriracha if you'd like it hotter.
Assemble the Tacos
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Divide the smoky tofu, pickled veggies, mint, basil, cilantro, and scallions among the tortillas. Drizzle with sriracha mayo, top with jalapeño slices, and sprinkle with sesame seeds.
Nutrition Facts
Smoky Tofu Banh Mi Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 274
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Sodium 1000mg42%
Potassium 282mg8%
Carbohydrates 33g11%
Fiber 3.1g12%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 9.1g18%
Calcium 140mg14%
Iron 2.7mg15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.