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Peanut-Crusted Tofu Tacos with Tangy Slaw

Peanut-Crusted Tofu Tacos with Tangy Slaw
Peanut-Crusted Tofu Tacos with Tangy Slaw is a dairy free recipe with 4 servings. One portion of this dish contains about 20g of protein, 28g of fat, and a total of 546 calories. This recipe covers 21% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up cabbage, water-packed extra-firm tofu, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the egg you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mexican cuisine. It is perfect for The Fourth Of July. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 25 minutes.

Instructions

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Cut tofu lengthwise into 4 (1/2-inch-thick) slices.
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Place tofu slices on several layers of heavy-duty paper towels. Cover tofu with additional paper towels; let stand 5 minutes.
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Cut each tofu slice, lengthwise, into 1/2-inch-thick strips; cut strips in half crosswise.
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Place peanuts in a food processor; process until ground.
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Combine peanuts and panko in a shallow dish, stirring well.
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Combine milk and egg in a shallow dish, stirring well.
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Place flour in a shallow dish.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Dredge half of tofu in flour; dip in egg mixture. Dredge in peanut mixture.
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Add coated tofu to pan, and saut 4 minutes or until golden and crisp, turning to brown on all sides.
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Remove tofu from pan, and drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure with 1 tablespoon canola oil, tofu, flour, egg mixture, and peanut mixture.
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Combine cabbage and the next 4 ingredients (through jalapeo).
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Drizzle the cabbage mixture with remaining 1 tablespoon oil; toss to coat.
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Heat tortillas according to package directions.
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Place 2 tortillas on each of 4 plates; top each tortilla with 1/4 cup slaw. Divide tofu evenly among tacos.
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Serve with lime wedges, if desired.
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DifficultyMedium
Ready In25 m.
Servings4
Health Score19
Dairy Free
CuisinesMexican
DietsDairy Free
Dish TypesLunchMain CourseMain DishDinner
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