Vegetarian Tacos With Goat Cheese

These flavorful meatless tacos are packed with good-for-you vegetables, like spinach, corn, and tomatoes. Crumbled, cooked extra-firm tofu and goat cheese give the tasty Mexican meal an added boost of protein.

Hands-On Time

20 Mins

Total Time

20 Mins

Yield

Serves 4

By Kate Merker

March 2010 

 

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 14-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and crumbled
• 1½ teaspoons chili powder
• kosher salt and black pepper
• 1 10-ounce package frozen corn (2 cups), thawed
• 1 5-ounce package baby spinach (about 6 loosely packed cups)
• 8 small flour tortillas, warmed
• ¾ cup crumbled fresh goat cheese (3 ounces)
• ¾ cup store-bought refrigerated salsa

Directions:

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Add the tofu, chili powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the corn. Cook, tossing, until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Add the spinach and ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper. Toss until wilted.

Step 5

Fill the tortillas with the tofu mixture, goat cheese, and salsa.

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