Tofu Rancheros Recipe

Name: Tofu Rancheros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil; 1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups); 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips (1 1/2 cups); 1 14- to 16-oz. pkg. soft or firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and cut crosswise into 6 slabs; 1 cup prepared medium or mild salsa, plus more for serving; 2 medium tomatoes, diced (1 cup); 12 small fresh jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced; 2 Tbs. nutritional yeast, optional; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric, optional; 1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped; 8 corn tortillas, warmed

Servings: persons

1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips (1 1/2 cups)
1 14- to 16-oz. pkg. soft or firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and cut crosswise into 6 slabs
1 cup prepared medium or mild salsa, plus more for serving
2 medium tomatoes, diced (1 cup)
12 small fresh jalapeno chiles, seeded and minced
2 Tbs. nutritional yeast, optional
1 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground turmeric, optional
1 cup cilantro leaves, chopped
8 corn tortillas, warmed

1
Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
2
Add onion, and saute 5 minutes, or until translucent.
3
Add bell pepper, and cook 5 to 7 minutes more, or until vegetables begin to brown.
4
Add tofu to skillet, crumbling each slab as it goes in.
5
Stir in salsa, tomatoes, and chiles, followed by nutritional yeast (if using), cumin, and turmeric (if using).
6
Cook 5 to 8 minutes, or until tomatoes have softened and ingredients are melded and piping hot.
7
Stir in cilantro, then season with salt and pepper, if desired.
8
Divide tofu mixture among tortillas, and serve with salsa.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 Tbs. olive oil, 1 medium onion, quartered and thinly sliced (1 1/2 cups), 1 medium green bell pepper, cut into short, thin strips (1 1/2 cups), 1 14- to 16-oz. pkg. soft or firm tofu, drained, patted dry, and cut crosswise into 6 slabs, and more.

Yes, Tofu Rancheros falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tofu Rancheros

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