Beer-braised tofu tacos with spinach


I love these tacos because you don’t need a ton of toppings, or any, really! The beauty is that the filling cooks in its own sauce, with minimal ingredients but maximum flavor. Coriander, cumin and tomato are all heightened through the addition of beer. A little guac and you are all set.

Ingredients

  • 1½ tbsp(30 ml) olive oil
  • 400 g(14 oz) extra-firm tofu, cubed
  • 1medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 2 cups(360 g) chopped tomato
  • ¼ cupfinely chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
  • 3 tspagave
  • 1½ tbspnutritional yeast flakes
  • 2 tspground cumin
  • 1 tspchipotle powder
  • 1 cup(240 ml) brown ale
  • 3 tspfresh lemon juice
  • 4 cups(80 g) loosely packed baby spinach
  • 820 cm (8 in) tortillas

Guacamole (optional, see Note)
  • 4ripe avocados
  • ½ tspsalt
  • 1½ tbsp(30 ml) fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup(35 g) minced white onion
  • ¼ cup(55 g) diced tomato
  • 3 tspminced jalapeño
  • 1½ tbspchopped fresh coriander (cilantro)