Paneer-Style Tofu Tikka Tacos
Crispy-spiced tofu tikka tucked into tortillas with a cooling yogurt-lime slaw.

Total
30 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 14 oz extra-firm tofu
- 1 tbsp tikka spice mix (garam masala)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 cups shredded cabbage
- 4 count tortillas (small/medium)
- 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped(optional)
- 1 tsp hot sauce (optional)(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Prep (15 min): Press tofu for 5 minutes, then pat dry and cut into bite-size cubes. In a bowl, mix garam masala, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss tofu with the spice mix and 1 tbsp olive oil, then let sit while you prep the slaw (lime juice, yogurt, cabbage, and cilantro).
- 2
Cook (15 min): Heat remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu in a single layer and cook 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until crisp and browned.
- 3
Finish: Warm tortillas in the skillet for 30–60 seconds each. Assemble tacos with tofu and a generous spoonful of yogurt-lime slaw. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
520
26% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrate | 52 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 820 mg |
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