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by Chef Nichole

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Published: November 3, 2018 Last Updated: February 22, 2021

Spicy vegan tacos to start your day!

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I would just like to personally thank the person who decided tacos could be a breakfast food. Sir or ma’am, if you’re reading this, please know your contribution to society has improved the lives of many. Now, if someone could please work on getting breakfast pasta into mainstream acceptance, I think that’s where we, as a society, should really focus our efforts. But I digress. We live in a beautiful world where breakfast tacos are a thing, and these Spicy Breakfast Tacos take it to the next level by providing a healthy vegan option. Say what you want about the state of modern society, but clearly we’re doing something right.

Tofu Tacos

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I saw a tweet recently arguing that we shouldn’t reduce tofu to a “meat replacement,” but rather value it as a tasty protein in its own right. I couldn’t agree more. Frankly, if you are a meat lover trying to swap out your favorite poultry for tofu, you’re probably going to be disappointed. Meat and tofu simply aren’t the same thing, which is great, because both offer distinct, delicious flavors in their own right.

The takeaway? Tofu isn’t just for vegans/vegetarians, and it isn’t just some sad substitute for “real meat.” Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, cutting back on meat, or just want some spicy breakfast tacos, these vegan tofu tacos are a fun and delicious way to start your day. If you’ve always treated tofu as a meat replacement, try it with an open mind. You may just find out you’re a genuine tofu lover after all.

A Spicy Kick to Start Your Day

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This recipe uses a base of tofu ground with garbanzo beans, chili powder, paprika, and red pepper. Then, this already zesty and flavorful mixture gets tossed in a hot skillet with jalapeño peppers and onion for an extra kick of spice. Tomatoes and lime juice add a hint of extra zesty flair.

Spoon this hot and spicy mixture into corn tortillas and top with mashed avocado for a perfect vegan breakfast taco. Of course, there’s really no reason you can only enjoy this dish in the morning. A taco is a taco, and these spicy “breakfast” tacos are just as filling and flavorful at lunch and dinner.

This is America, you can eat tacos anytime you want, morning and/or night. And the best part is, with this healthy vegan recipe, you can eat tacos from dawn till dusk without going into a food coma. Win-win, right?

4 from 8 votes

Spicy Breakfast Tacos | Healthy Vegan Recipes

This spicy vegan breakfast taco is a great way to jumpstart your day.

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Yield 8 people

Serving Size 2 tacos

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Author Chef Nichole

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Ingredients

US Customary - Metric

  • 1 pound firm tofu cut into large cubes
  • 1/2 cup garbanzo beans drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper minced
  • 1/2 red onion medium, diced
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 roma tomatoes diced small
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 16 corn tortillas warmed
  • 1 avocado peel and pit removed, lightly mashed
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh

Instructions

  • In a food processor, combine the tofu, garbanzo beans, olive oil, chili powder, paprika, salt, and red pepper. Gently pulse to a coarse mixture forms.

  • In a large skillet on medium heat, add the jalapeno and onion. Cook for about a minute and add the water. Cook until the peppers and onions just begin to soften - about 1 minute. Add the tofu mixture, and cook stirring often until hot and lightly browned. Stir in the tomatoes and lime juice and remove from heat.

  • Spoon the tofu filling on to the tortillas. Top with the mashed avocado and fresh cilantro. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2tacos | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 183mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g |

SmartPoints (Freestyle): 5

Keywords Diabetic-Friendly, Plant-Based, Quick and Easy, Vegan, Vegetarian

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FAQs

Are Breakfast tacos just a Texas thing? ›

Where do breakfast tacos come from? Texas is the birthplace of the breakfast taco, which is consumed throughout the state but is best in Austin, San Antonio, and the Rio Grande Valley.

What do Breakfast tacos contain? ›

Ingredients For The Best Breakfast Taco Recipe
  • Corn tortillas.
  • Vegetable oil.
  • Bacon (if you'd like to make these into vegetarian breakfast tacos, skip the bacon)
  • Eggs.
  • Green chilies.
  • Cheddar cheese.
  • Avocado.
  • Pico de gallo.
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How do you wrap Breakfast tacos in foil? ›

Roll up the taco and then wrap the foil around the taco like a burrito, folding over the bottom part, then the sides, then rolling over to finish up. After about 20 minutes, the tacos will be perfectly warm and ready to go, but they can stay for a couple of hours in a warm oven (no more than 200 degrees).

Why are flour tortillas not vegan? ›

Are flour tortillas vegan? In most cases, flour tortillas are vegan. However, they might be cooked with lard or butter, or they may contain non-vegan preservatives. Always check before purchasing if it's a vegan tortilla you're buying!

What can I substitute for meat in tacos? ›

Like quinoa and lentils, walnuts are another ground beef substitute for tacos, which you can top with some sweet corn and pico de gallo for a fresh and colorful meal.

Do Mexicans eat breakfast tacos? ›

Esquivel said you can find breakfast tacos in other states in northern Mexico, but Monterrey and the state of Nuevo León are the culinary epicenter with more places to get them and a larger selection of fillings.

Why are breakfast tacos so good? ›

The secret to an excellent breakfast taco is a thick, chewy flour tortilla and a spicy salsa. If these two ingredients are lacking, you might as well just eat your eggs on a plate.

What's the difference between a breakfast taco and a breakfast burrito? ›

The difference is size: breakfast taco typically has one egg, a breakfast burrito two and what often seem to be three. Also, a breakfast burrito is the ingredients listed below, and more (e.g., beans, onions, tomatoes, jalapeños) rolled up in an oversized flour tortilla, often as wide as a dinner plate.

What is inside a French taco? ›

A French tacos (US: /ˈtɑːkoʊs/, UK: /ˈtækoʊs/; French: tacos français, [takos fʁɑ̃sɛ], or commonly tacos) or matelas (French for "mattress") is a fast food dish which usually consists of a flour tortilla grilled and folded around a filling of French fries, cheese, and meat, among other deli ingredients.

What are Mexican breakfast tacos called? ›

Migas Tacos, otherwise known as Authentic Mexican Breakfast Tacos, are the BEST way to start the day.) I feel like this is some kind of “hidden secret” of yummy that Mexico has been hiding, well, forever. Migas Tacos, otherwise known as Authentic Mexican Breakfast Tacos, are the BEST way to start the day.

What does Taco Bell put in their breakfast burritos? ›

Try our Grande Toasted Breakfast Burrito Sausage – it's sausage, fluffy eggs, melted three-cheese blend, potato bites, and tomatoes wrapped inside a toasted flour tortilla.

How do you keep breakfast tacos from getting soggy? ›

It's common for breakfast burritos to be a bit soggy after reheating them, so we suggest that you make sure the eggs (and any other hot fillings) cool down before placing them in the tortilla. Cooling the hot fillings releases moisture prior to rolling them in a tortilla—an important step for preventing sogginess.

How long do breakfast tacos last? ›

TO STORE: Refrigerate cooked refried beans and the egg mixture in separate airtight storage containers for up to 3 days. Refrigerate assembled tacos in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days. Store any toppings separately.

What is McDonald's breakfast wrap? ›

Breakfast Wrap with Ketchup. A pork sausage patty, two free-range eggs, a slice of bacon, a crispy potato rosti and cheese served in a tortilla wrap with either tomato ketchup or brown sauce.

What do Mexican vegans eat? ›

Plant-based Ingredients of Vegan Mexican Dishes
  • Rice. Mexican cuisine will not be complete without this staple plant-based ingredient. ...
  • Beans. Choose beans that are not refried if you are strict on your diet. ...
  • Tortillas. ...
  • Vegetables. ...
  • Salsas. ...
  • Mole. ...
  • Tacos. ...
  • Enchiladas.

What is the vegan version of meat? ›

Despite its status as a tropical fruit, jackfruit surprisingly makes another good substitute for meat. It is most often used as a pork substitute such as barbecue pulled pork or a vegan carnitas taco. Cooking jackfruit is a bit more challenging than tempeh or tofu, but the tasty rewards are worth it.

What is vegan hamburger meat made of? ›

It depends on the brand, but most plant-based meats are made from pea or soy protein, a type of fat, and some sort of binder, but they may also contain natural and artificial flavors to make the product taste more like meat.

What is vegan fake meat called? ›

Plant- and fungus-based substitutes are frequently made with soy (e.g. tofu, tempeh, and textured vegetable protein), but may also be made from wheat gluten as in seitan, pea protein as in the Beyond Burger, or mycoprotein as in Quorn.

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