Bacon Wrapped Tofu Tacos
Bacon Wrapped Tofu Tacos is a main course that serves 10. One portion of this dish contains around 28g of protein, 35g of fat, and a total of 497 calories. For $1.56 per serving, this recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have paprika, fajita size, olive oil, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. This recipe from Foodista has 3 fans. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Not a lot of people really liked this Mexican dish. All things considered, we decided this recipe deserves a spoonacular score of 45%. This score is good. Try Bacon Wrapped Tofu Tacos, Grilled Pork Wrapped in Bacon Tacos, and Bacon Wrapped Rabbit Loin with Bacon Strawberry Dressing for similar recipes.
- Serves: 10
- Time: 45 Mins
- Category: lunch, main course, main dish, dinner
- Health Rating: 6.0
Ingredients
| Image | Name | Qty | Metric | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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tofu | 340.194 | grams | None |
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fajita size | 1.0 | package | None |
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cream cheese | 226.796 | grams | None |
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jalapeno peppers | 3.0 | smalls | None |
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monterey jack cheese | 226.0 | grams | None |
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bacon | 453.592 | grams | None |
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chicken broth | 235.0 | milliliters | None |
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olive oil | 1.0 | bottle | None |
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cumin | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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chili powder | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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paprika | 1.0 | teaspoon | None |
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garlic cloves | 2.0 | None |
tofu
Qty: 340.194
Metric: grams
Price: None
fajita size
Qty: 1.0
Metric: package
Price: None
cream cheese
Qty: 226.796
Metric: grams
Price: None
jalapeno peppers
Qty: 3.0
Metric: smalls
Price: None
monterey jack cheese
Qty: 226.0
Metric: grams
Price: None
bacon
Qty: 453.592
Metric: grams
Price: None
chicken broth
Qty: 235.0
Metric: milliliters
Price: None
olive oil
Qty: 1.0
Metric: bottle
Price: None
cumin
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
chili powder
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
paprika
Qty: 1.0
Metric: teaspoon
Price: None
garlic cloves
Qty: 2.0
Metric:
Price: None
Instructions
Step 1: In a small bowl combine the cumin, chili powder, paprika, 1 minced clove of garlic and 2 tbsp of olive oil. Slice the tofu very thin, about 1/2 inch per slice, then rub each slice with the spice mixture. Set aside.
Ingredients:
- chili powder
- olive oil
- paprika
- garlic
- clove
- cumin
- tofu
- dry seasoning rub
Equipment:
- bowl
Step 2: Heat about 1 tbsp olive oil over medium high heat in a large pan.
Ingredients:
- olive oil
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 3: Add the tofu, a few slices at a time, watching carefully. Flip after about 1-2 minutes. Cook until done I let mine cook about 2-3 minutes per side. Half each piece, wrap with bacon, then set aside and cover with aluminum foil.
Ingredients:
- bacon
- tofu
- wrap
Equipment:
- aluminum foil
Step 4: Do NOT wash the pan out now put it back on the stove, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining minced garlic clove, 1 tbsp olive oil and diced jalapeno.
Ingredients:
- minced garlic
- olive oil
- jalapeno pepper
- clove
Equipment:
- stove
- frying pan
Step 5: Saute until the peppers are almost getting a little bit brown and everything is fragrant.
Ingredients:
- peppers
Step 6: Add the cream cheese, 1/2 cup cheese and chicken broth.
Ingredients:
- chicken broth
- cream cheese
- cheese
Step 7: Whisk and bring to a slight boil; reducing the heat if you have to, preventing it from scorching. Once its combined and a sauce consistency, salt and pepper to your taste and pour into a separate bowl; cover.
Ingredients:
- salt and pepper
- sauce
Equipment:
- whisk
- bowl
Step 8: Bring the heat back up to medium-high, and add another tablespoon of olive oil to the pan. When hot add one tortilla at a time, turning after about 15-20 seconds to the other side. Your end result will be tortillas slightly brown around the edges and a little bubbly in the middle.
Ingredients:
- olive oil
- tortilla
Equipment:
- frying pan
Step 9: Set aside and cover.
Step 10: To serve, stuff a tortilla with bacon-wrapped tofu, and drizzle the jalapeno creme on top and some Monterey jack.
Ingredients:
- monterey jack cheese
- jalapeno pepper
- tortilla
- bacon
- tofu
Dietary Information
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Needs |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 497.42 kcal | 24.87% |
| Fat | 34.6 g | 53.22% |
| Saturated Fat | 15.37 g | 96.07% |
| Carbohydrates | 17.81 g | 5.94% |
| Net Carbohydrates | 16.26 g | 5.91% |
| Sugar | 2.44 g | 2.71% |
| Cholesterol | 88.4 mg | 29.47% |
| Sodium | 1269.67 mg | 55.2% |
| Alcohol | 0.0 g | 100.0% |
| Alcohol % | 0.0 % | 100.0% |
| Protein | 27.97 g | 55.95% |
| Selenium | 34.8 µg | 49.71% |
| Phosphorus | 364.08 mg | 36.41% |
| Vitamin B3 | 6.22 mg | 31.09% |
| Calcium | 284.94 mg | 28.49% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.42 mg | 27.68% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.35 mg | 20.46% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.32 mg | 16.22% |
| Zinc | 2.39 mg | 15.9% |
| Vitamin A | 701.31 IU | 14.03% |
| Iron | 2.3 mg | 12.79% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.74 µg | 12.28% |
| Potassium | 339.05 mg | 9.69% |
| Manganese | 0.19 mg | 9.65% |
| Folate | 34.04 µg | 8.51% |
| Magnesium | 30.83 mg | 7.71% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.76 mg | 7.56% |
| Vitamin C | 5.19 mg | 6.29% |
| Fiber | 1.55 g | 6.21% |
| Vitamin E | 0.76 mg | 5.07% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 5.04% |
| Vitamin K | 4.31 µg | 4.1% |
| Vitamin D | 0.32 µg | 2.11% |
