Name: Vegetarian 'Carne Asada' Tacos with Nectarine Salsa
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (14 oz) block extra-firm tofu, pressed dry; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp orange juice (fresh-squeezed preferred); 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp garlic powder; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 ripe nectarine, diced; 1/2 small red onion, finely diced; 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 tbsp lime juice; 1 tsp agave nectar or honey; 1/4 tsp salt; 8 small corn tortillas; 1 ripe avocado, sliced; Lime wedges, for serving

Vegetarian 'Carne Asada' Tacos with Nectarine Salsa

miradu

These vibrant vegetarian tacos capture the spirit of classic carne asada by marinating and grilling slabs of tofu until smoky and charred, then slicing them into hearty strips. A bright nectarine salsa brings sweet, tangy, and spicy notes that pair perfectly with the savory 'asada' tofu. Grilling both the tofu and tortillas layers in that satisfying, authentic, street-taco flavor. Creamy avocado and fresh lime finish the dish for a summer taco night that’s bold, fresh, and totally plant-based.

Ingredients

Instructions

Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
Slice the pressed tofu into 1/2-inch thick slabs. In a shallow dish, whisk together soy sauce, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, garlic powder, chili powder, black pepper, and salt.
Add tofu slabs to the marinade and let sit for at least 15 minutes (up to 1 hour for more flavor), flipping once halfway through.
Meanwhile, make the nectarine salsa: combine diced nectarine, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, agave nectar, and salt in a bowl. Toss gently and set aside.
Remove tofu from marinade and grill on each side for 3-4 minutes, until charred and heated through. Let cool slightly, then slice into strips.
Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for 30 seconds per side, until pliable and slightly charred.
Assemble tacos: fill each tortilla with grilled tofu strips, top generously with nectarine salsa, and add avocado slices.
Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.