Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 15 oz extra firm tofu
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 3 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon Mrs. Dash Chipotle-flavored seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons tamari (or soy sauce if you're not Gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 ½ cups cooked lentils ((homemade or from a can))

Instruction

  • Drain the packing liquid from a pacakge of tofu. Press the tofu to remove excess liquid from the cube of tofu.
  • Stir together the sauce ingredients.
  • Place oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook until shimmering. Use tongs to place the tofu in the skillet and use a spatula to break it down into smaller pieces. Then use a potato masher to mash the tofu as it cooks.
  • Add the lentils and the sauce and stir, coating all of the tofu. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes until heated through.
  • Serve immediately with tacos, burritos, etc. Or transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 10 days.