Tacos aren't really something I tend to make and when I've made them in the past I've used the pre-curled crispy tacos, which is a whole other experience to the ones I made today. I am not converted to warm, soft tacos, which are just a little charred.
The tofu is on a stir fry meal deal in M&S just now and is part of their new health range for January, which I will share some of the highlights with you.
I love when their emails pop into my inbox with their new ranges. So much choice for both vegetarians and vegans these days and more being added each month. I have to say I'm a fan.
I pop in regularly for my fruit and bits and pieces or sometimes some lunch when I'm at work, so it's nice to see all the new items being introduced. We've tried a few of their new veggie ready meals and burgers for quick midweek meals and really enjoyed them.
Printable recipe at the end of the post.
Printable recipe at the end of the post.
Here is new range you might like to try.
New Health Range at M&S
STIR FRY
Clockwise from top left:
Aromatic Seaweed Stir Fry 200g (£2.50) - vegan
Edamame & Pea Stir Fry 280g (£2) - vegan
Veggie Extra Firm Tofu 300g (£2.50) - vegan
Sesame Chilli & Coriander Tofu 180g (£4) - vegan
Super Sprouted Stir Fry 265g - vegan
Chilli & Coriander Soya Chunks 180g - vegan
High Protein Pea Noodles 275g - vegetarian
High Protein Lentil with Tumeric Noodles 275g - vegetarian
There is also a meal deal on for these which is even cheaper, but I wasn't paying attention as I was just interested in buying the tofu at the time.
READY MEALS
Clockwise from top left:
Balsamic Glazed Beetroot & Goat Cheese 350g - vegetarian
Edamame & Coriander Cakes 370g - vegan
Lentil & Mushroom Ragu 360g - vegetarian
Pea & Ravioli 345g - vegetarian
Clockwise from top left:
Veggie Lasagne 395g - vegetarian
Pasta Arrabbiata 400g - vegetarian
Tikka Masala & Rice £70g - vegan
Veggie Chilli Non Carne 400g - vegan
STORE CUPBOARD
Clockwise from top left:
Cauiflower Coconut & Lentil Dahl £300g - vegan
Middle Eastern Inspired Squash & Bean Stew 300g - vegan
Mixed Lentil Shepherds Pie with Root Vegetable Mash 300g - vegetarian
Mixed Bean Chipotle Chilli with Wild Rice 300g - vegan
LUNCH ON THE GO
Clockwise from top left:
Nourish Bowl Spiced Tofu 270g - vegan
Vegan Beetroot & Apple Slaw 220g - vegan
Vegan Roasted Veg 220g - vegan
Back to my tacos. Birthday tacos to be precise. I made this for lunch for my husband's birthday. He was feeling tired and just wanted to stay in and have pizza for dinner so I thought a special lunch was in order.
He was delighted and loved them so that was a great result and a personal recommendation.
For the taco filling I roasted the ready spiced tofu, red onions and chestnut mushrooms, seasoned with salt and pepper and given a spray of olive oil.
If you can't get this chilled tofu from M&S, you could press tofu and either leave it a marinade or toss it in spices.
I spread my soft homemade warm taco with some roasted pepper tapenade which I also picked up on my last to M&S (you could choose another tapenade or spread), then add some mixed salad leaves and a generous filling of the roasted vegetables and tofu before serving.
I made my tacos with small flour tortillas, but you could make your tacos with large flour tortillas and cut them in half once they re prepared or eat the whole thing if you are feeling hungry.
It my be tricky to hold. Make sure you have a plate on your lap or under the table in front of you. Freestyle it and you could end up with it all over your lap. Don't blame me, I did warn you!
How do I make homemade soft tacos
Small soft flour tortillas make the best tacos. If you only have large flour tortillas you can use them but they will be more difficult to eat.
If you have a gas hob, turn a ring on just above low and hold pop the tortilla on it to let it char. Use tongs to move it around and then turn it over and do the other side. Just a little charring round the edges and across the middle is enough to leave it soft, but warm with a little crispness. If you like them crisper, leave them longer.
If you don't have a gas hob, then you could warm and crisp them under the grill (broiler in USA), but do keep an eye on them.
5:2 Diet Recipe
These tacos are great for the 5:2 diet as they are only 183 calories for one really well filled taco, which would be great for lunch as it is or you could serve it for dinner with a big salad or after a bowl of low calorie soup.
The new 5:2 diet allows 800 calories and the original 5:2 diet allowed 500 for men on a fast day and 600 for women.
It's also high in vitamin D and a good source of calcium (who said you need to eat dairy to get your calcium?), iron and potassium,
The new 5:2 diet allows 800 calories and the original 5:2 diet allowed 500 for men on a fast day and 600 for women.
It's also high in vitamin D and a good source of calcium (who said you need to eat dairy to get your calcium?), iron and potassium,
Yield: 6 tacos
Spiced Tofu and Mushroom Tacos
Homemade soft, warm tacos filled with a roasted pepper tapenade, salad leaves, roast spiced tofu, roast red onions and roast mushrooms. A delicious vegetarian or vegan dinner that your family will love. Includes photos and a printable recipe.
prep time: 15 MINScook time: 20 MINStotal time: 35 mins
ingredients
- 6 small flour tortillas
- 6 heaped tsp red pepper tapenade ( or another spread of your choice)
- 100g mixed salad leaves
- 180g spiced tofu pieces
- 2 red onions, cut into halves, then cut into small wedges
- 250g chestnut mushrooms, thickly sliced
- a generous spray of olive oil
- a good grinding of salt and pepper
instructions
- Preheat oven to 220 °C /200°C fan/ gas mark 7 and prepare the vegetables.
- Spread the vegetables into one or two oven trays, season and spray with olive oil, then pop in the oven and cook for 20 - 25 minutes until golden and crisping at the edges.
- Prepare your tacos. If you have a gas hob, turn a ring on just above low and hold pop the tortilla on it to let it char. Use tongs to move it around and then turn it over and do the other side. Just a little charring round the edges and across the middle is enough to leave it soft, but warm with a little crispness. If you like them crisper, leave them longer.If you don't have a gas hob, then you could warm and crisp them under the grill (broiler in USA), but do keep an eye on them.
- Build your tacos now. Spread with tapenade, top with salad leaves, vegetables and tofu, then fold in half and serve.
- Enjoy!
calories
183
183
fat (grams)
7.1
7.1
sat. fat (grams)
1.2
1.2
carbs (grams)
24.2
24.2
protein (grams)
6.5
6.5
sugar (grams)
3.4
3.4
Created using The Recipes Generator
Disclosure: I created this recipe for M&S and shared some of the new range. I was not expected to write a positive review and any opinions expressed are my own.
