Cajun-Spiced Tofu Tostadas with Beet Crema

By Dani Potts | July 30, 2024

Total Time:  35 minutes  Servings: 4 (2 tostadas per serving)

INGREDIENTS

  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil, divided
  • 3 cups shredded cabbage
  • ½ mango, julienned (see Tip)
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¾ teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1 small cooked beet, shredded
  • ⅓ cup sour cream (substitute with vegan sour cream or omit)
  • 1 small clove garlic, grated
  • 1 14- to 16-ounce package extra-firm tofu, drained, crumbled and patted dry
  • 2 tablespoons salt-free Cajun seasoning
  • 1 avocado, diced

INSTRUCTIONS 

1.Position a rack in upper third of oven; preheat to 400°F.

2. Brush both sides of tortillas with 1 tablespoon oil and arrange on a baking sheet. (It’s OK if they overlap a bit; they will shrink as they cook.) Bake, turning once halfway, until browned and very crisp, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

3. Meanwhile, toss cabbage, mango, 1 tablespoon lime juice, cilantro and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Combine beet, sour cream, garlic, the remaining 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.

4. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add tofu, Cajun seasoning and the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until nicely browned, 8 to 10 minutes.

5. Top the tostadas with the tofu, slaw, beet crema and avocado.

Credit: https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7950336/cajun-spiced-tofu-tostadas-with-beet-crema/

BENEFITS

Corn tostadas are a delicious and versatile food that offers several benefits. Corn is a great source of fiber and minerals, which will keep you satiated and avoid sugar spikes. Topping tostadas with tofu and veggies makes it a complete and balanced nutritious meal. Lastly, tostadas are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit different dietary preferences.

Approximate cost per portion: $3.30