Kimchi Tacos with Sautéed Tofu
The wealth of probiotics in kimchi help maintain good bacteria in the gut and also provide a boost to the immune system.
Photo: Kelly Brisson
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Taco night just got interesting. This recipe is simple enough to make, but the flavors are complex, bright, and fresh. Swiss chard and zucchini are both nutritionally-dense vegetables that, when cooked properly, soften into tender taco ingredients. But, of course, the star of the show is kimchi, which is drained and mixed into the vegetable and tofu base. The balance of kimchi’s heat, salt, and lactic acid creates an acidic bite perfect to counterbalance the more plain tofu.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
- 1 cup diced organic firm tofu
- 1 Tbsp. reduced-sodium tamari
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 2 large diced zucchini
- 1 thinly sliced bunch Swiss chard leaves
- 4 thinly sliced scallions
- 1 cup drained kimchi
- 8 6-inch corn tortillas
- 6 thinly sliced chives
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- 3 Tbsp. chopped raw unsalted peanuts
- Juice of 1 large lime
Preparation
- In a large skillet on medium, heat sesame oil. Add organic firm tofu and cook for 3 minutes. Add reduced-sodium tamari, garlic powder, diced zucchini, Swiss chard leaves, scallions, pinch ground cayenne pepper, sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste.
- Cook for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Mix in drained kimchi and remove from heat. Divide tofu mixture among corn tortillas, heated. Garnish with chives, fresh cilantro leaves, chopped raw unsalted peanuts and juice of 1 large lime.
Nutrition Information
- Calories 0
- Carbohydrate Content 0 g
- Cholesterol Content 0 mg
- Fat Content 0 g
- Fiber Content 0 g
- Protein Content 0 g
- Saturated Fat Content 0 g
- Sodium Content 0 mg
- Sugar Content 0 g
- Monounsaturated Fat Content 0 g
- Polyunsaturated Fat Content 0 g