Bacon Wrapped Tofu Tacos with Jalapeno Creme
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced, Divided
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil, Divided
- 12 ounces, weight Package Tofu
- 1 pound Bacon (cooked Until Done, But Not Too Crispy)
- 3 whole Jalapeno Peppers, De-seeded And Diced Small
- 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese, Softened
- 2 cups Monterey Jack Cheese, Shredded, Divided Use
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 17 ounces, weight Package Flour Tortillas (fajita Or Taco Size)
- In a small bowl combine the cumin, chili powder, paprika, 1 minced clove of garlic and 2 Tablespoons of olive oil.
- Slice the tofu very thinly, about 1/2 inch per slice, then rub each slice with the spice mixture.
- Set aside.
- Heat about 1 Tablespoon of olive oil over medium high heat in a large pan.
- Add the seasoned 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.
- When done, remove the tofu from the pan and cut each piece in half.
- Then, wrap each piece of tofu with a piece of bacon.
- Then set the tofu aside and cover with aluminum foil.
- Do NOT wash the pan out.
- Put it back on the stove, reduce heat to medium and add the remaining minced garlic clove, 1 Tablespoon of olive oil and the diced jalapeno.
- Saute until the peppers are almost getting a little bit brown and everything is fragrant.
- Add the cream cheese, 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese and chicken broth.
- Whisk and bring to a slight boil; reducing the heat if you have to, in order to prevent it from scorching.
- Once its combined and a sauce consistency, salt and pepper to your taste and pour into a separate bowl; cover.
- 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.
- When tortillas are done, set them aside on a plate and cover the plate so they stay warm.
- To serve, stuff a tortilla with bacon-wrapped tofu, and drizzle the jalapeno creme on top and add some Monterey Jack cheese.
- I had to have extra creme to dip mine in, because it was just so good.
- Wasnt too hot but just right!
- Feel free to add salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, etc.
- If you have ever shunned tofu, you will change your opinion after eating this I promise.
cumin, chili powder, paprika, garlic, olive oil, bacon, jalapeno peppers, weight cream cheese, cheese, chicken broth, flour tortillas
Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/bacon-wrapped-tofu-tacos-with-jalapeno-creme/ (may not work)