Tofu Tacos – Smoked and served with Chipotle Crema

As we try to eat more plant based foods, I’m continually running ideas through my head. I love smoked foods and the smoky taste of chipotles. So why not smoke some tofu? You don’t need a big smoker – I used a stove top version. And then I made some tacos! It’s super easy and tastes delicious!

Here’s how you do it:

I used my little stove top smoker. It’s perfect for small amounts and tastes great.

Rub all sides of the tofu with the spices.

tofu

Place it in the smoker and bring the temperature up to 210 to 220 degrees.

Cook in the smoker for about 3 hours. It should be fairly firm by then.

tofu

While the tofu is smoking, make the cream.

Chop the chipotles into chunks.

Add them with the sea salt, lime juice, and lemon pepper to the cream. Using an immersion blender, whip everything together until the cream begins to thicken. Set aside.

Remove the tofu from the smoker and slice.

tofu

Next, cook it in a heavy skillet until it’s firm and a little crumbly.

Prepare the tortillas the way you like them – fried or warm and soft. I warmed them on a griddle until they were soft and pliable.

Place the tofu in the tortilla with condiments of your choice. We used chopped sweet onion, cilantro, some shredded cheese and the crema. Add anything you add to any taco – and maybe a side of beans!

tofu

Add a lime wedge to each plate and enjoy!

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Smoked Tofu Tacos with Chipotle Crema

A delicious and easy vegetarian meal.

Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegetarian
Keyword: chipotle, corn tortilla, crema, street taco, tofu
Servings: 8 tacos
Author: HelenFern
Ingredients
  • 10 oz silken tofu
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon kohser salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 tortillas
  • cilantro
  • chopped onion
  • shredded pepper jack cheese
Chipotle Crema
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
  • 2 chipotles in adobe sauce - chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
  1. Rub all sides of the tofu with the spices. Place it in the smoker and bring the temperature up to 210 to 220 degrees. Cook in the smoker for about 3 hours. It should be fairly firm by then.

  2. While the tofu is smoking, make the cream.

  3. Chop the chipotles into chunks. Add them with the sea salt, lime juice, and lemon pepper to the cream. Using an immersion blender, whip everything together until the cream begins to thicken. Set aside. 

  4. Remove the tofu from the smoker and slice.

  5. Next, cook it in a heavy skillet until it's firm and a little crumbly.

  6. Prepare the tortillas the way you like them - fried or warm and soft.  I warmed them on a griddle until they were soft and pliable.

  7. Place the tofu in the tortilla with condiments of your choice. We used chopped sweet onion, cilantro, some shredded cheese and the crema.

  8. Add a lime wedge to each plate and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

 

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5 Responses to Tofu Tacos – Smoked and served with Chipotle Crema

  1. BERNADETTE says:

    Love this recipe Helen. I have 3 packages of Tofu in the fridge and now I have a recipe. Does the house get very smokey when using your appliance?

    • HelenFern says:

      No – I close the vent so more smoke stays in the dome and I crack a window, but the house doesn’t get smoky at all. It doesn’t produce a lot of smoke, but enough to add the smoky flavor. I love it!!

  2. ive never thought to smoke tofu. looks tasty! stopping by from full plate thursday!

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