Meal Kit
Garlic Ginger Tofu Tacos
with teriyaki glaze and pineapple salsa
Prep & Cook Time: 30-40 min.
Spice Level: Spicy
Cook Within: 7 days
Contains: Wheat, Soy
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Under %{max_calories} caloriesVegetarian
Chef
David Padilla
This newly developed Home Chef First Taste meal has undergone extensive testing in our Home Chef R&D kitchen, and now it’s time to trial it with real-life customers like you. First Taste meals may utilize exciting new ingredients or techniques/equipment not commonly found in our recipes, so we value your feedback to ensure these new recipes work for you and taste delicious. We read each and every review—so let us know what you think!
In Your Box (serves 2)
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12 oz. Extra Firm Tofu
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6 Small Flour Tortillas
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2 fl. oz. Teriyaki Glaze
- 2 oz. Pineapple Chunks
- 1 Jalapeno Pepper
- 2 Green Onions
- 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- ¼ oz. Cilantro
- 1 tsp. Asian Garlic, Ginger & Chile Seasoning
Due to our just-in-time sourcing model, we may have to send you a substitute ingredient. Not to worry! We make sure every ingredient sent to you meets our high quality standards. We’ll keep you informed should a switch occur, so please check the ingredient labels in your meal bag.
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Nutrition (per serving) 4P6zjQPY
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Calories620
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Carbohydrates66g
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Net Carbs59g
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Fat31g
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Protein23g
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Sodium1630mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Salt
- Pepper
- Cooking Spray
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 1 Microwave
- 2 Plates
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
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1 Prepare the Tofu
Line a plate with a paper towel.
Cut tofu into 1" dice. Place on towel-lined plate, and top with more paper towels and a second plate. Set aside to press, at least 10 minutes.While tofu presses, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Mince cilantro (no need to stem).
Drain pineapples and coarsely chop.Trim and thinly slice white portions of green onions. Thinly slice remaining green portions of green onions on an angle. Keep white and green portions separate.Stem jalapeño, halve, seed, remove ribs, and mince. Wash hands and cutting board after working with jalapeño. -
3 Make the Pineapple Salsa
Combine pineapples, jalapeños (to taste), white portions of green onions, cilantro, 1 tsp. olive oil, and a pinch of pepper in a mixing bowl. Set aside to allow flavors to marry.
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4 Roast the Tofu
In another mixing bowl, combine tofu, cornstarch, a pinch of salt, and Asian garlic, ginger & chile seasoning (use less if spice-averse). Gently toss to coat.
Place tofu on prepared baking sheet and top evenly with 2 Tbsp. olive oil and gently toss to coat. Alternatively, spray tofu generously with cooking spray.Roast in hot oven until golden-brown and crisp, 15-20 minutes.Carefully remove from oven. -
5 Warm Tortillas and Finish Dish
Wrap tortillas in a damp paper towel and microwave until warm, 30-60 seconds.
If tortillas come folded, keep folded.Alternatively, place a medium non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add tortillas, one at a time, to hot, dry pan. Heat undisturbed, 30-45 seconds per side. Remove from pan.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, filling tortillas with tofu and topping with teriyaki glaze. Garnish with pineapple salsa (to taste) and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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