Tofu Tacos with Red Peppers

Ingredients

• 1 (14-ounce) package extra-firm tofu, drained
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon Santa Maria Dry Rub (more if you like spice)
• 2 avocados
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
• 1¼ teaspoons garlic, divided
• 1 red bell pepper, cut into thin stips
• 1 orange bell pepper, cut into thin strips
• 8 corn tortillas
• 1 cup bean sprouts

Santa Maria Dry Rub

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
• ½ teaspoon dried sage
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon paprika

Directions

1. Drain and rinse tofu. Press it by placing it between two kitchen towels and topping with a heavy book. Allow to sit for awhile so that excess moisture is drawn out.
2. Cut into 16 long, thin strips.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F.
4. Brush the tofu strips with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sprinkle both sides with Santa Maria Dry Rub.
5. Place in a pan, then bake for 20 minutes.
6. While tofu is baking, mash together avocados, lemon juice, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ teaspoon garlic.
7. When tofu has 5 minutes left to bake, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and garlic in a large pan until it becomes fragrant.
8. Add in the red and orange peppers. Sprinkle with black pepper. Cook until peppers become tender—about 5 minutes.
9. To make the taco, top the corn tortilla with two pieces of tofu, ⅛ cup peppers, 1 tablespoon avocado mash, and ⅛ cup bean sprouts. Repeat until all 8 tacos are made.

NUTRITIONAL INFO	PER SERVING
Calories	420 (220 from fat)
Total fat	25g
Saturated fat	3g
Cholesterol	0mg
Sodium	280mg
Carbohydrate	37g (10g dietary fiber, 6g sugar)
Protein	17g

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