Crispy Tofu Nachos

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Looking for a cheesy, decadent and healthy recipe for the Super Bowl? Try these delicious crispy tofu nachos!

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I have a confession to make.

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And it’s a shameful one.

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And funny enough, it actually has nothing to do with these incredible crispy tofu nachos. Friends? Fans? I’m a Netflix tv-show binge watcher.

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It all started harmlessly enough. I saw that they had season 5 of Mad Men and I thought “hey, I should reacquaint myself with this season since the new one is starting this spring.” And then, after that, I noticed that they had all 9 seasons of The Office, and it had really been a long time since I watched those. 3 weeks later and 9 seasons down, I was rabid. I needed more. I needed something else to sink my teeth into. Now, as a full-blown addict, I’m on season 3 of Desperate Housewives and I don’t see quitting anywhere in my future.

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My issue is that I work from home, so when I’m cooking, photographing and editing, I like to have something on in the background. And Netflix knows this, so they suggest “hey, since you blacked out and watched 9 seasons of the office, maybe you’ll do the same with 8 seasons of Desperate Housewives?” And I’m weak and The Netflix knows that. They prey on me when it’s cold and murky outside, illuminating my couch with a ray of warmth whispering “just one episode, then you’ll go read Ayn Rand or pick up knitting.” But I know and they know one episode turns to 9 and there’s my day.

But I guess an addiction to old TV shows is far better than crystal meth or crack. And at least I don’t have a meth lab like Breaking Bad (which is next on my suggested watch list.) So things could be worse, right? Well, I need to wrap this up because Lynette just got cancer and Gabby kissed Carlos on her wedding day to Victor. So bye!

Crispy Tofu Nachos

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Serves about 8 – 10.
Prep time: About 10 minutes
Cook time: About 25 minutes

Ingredients: 

For the tofu: 

  • 15-ounce block of extra firm tofu, drained
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 package taco seasoning

For the nachos: 

  • 1 bag Food Should Taste Good jalapeño tortilla chips
  • 1 1/4 cups part-skim cheddar cheese
  • 1 cups part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
  • 1 habanero, seeded and chopped
  • 1 (14 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 avocado, mashed
  • 1/2 can (about 2 ounces) mild green chiles
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray. Wrap the tofu in paper towel and stack heavy plates on top to drain the water. Remove wet paper towels and repeat 2 more times.
  2. Once drained, slice the tofu into 1-inch cubes. Toss with olive oil and taco seasoning. Place in an even layer and bake for about 20 minutes. Use a spatula to break the tofu around and bake another 20 – 25 minutes, or until crispy.
  3. To make the nachos, reduce the heat to 350 degrees F. Grease an oval baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Arrange a layer of the tortilla chips along the bottom. Top with tofu and 1 cup of the cheeses (I mixed mine for flavor). Add a few pieces of jalapeños. Top with more chips, more tofu, diced tomatoes and another 1 1/2 cup of cheese. Top cheese with the rest of the jalapeños, habaneros, tofu, green chilies and rest of the cheese.
  4. Bake for about 15 – 20 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Top with cilantro and avocado. Serve immediately.

Nutritional information per serving: 

Calories: 330
Fat: 14 grams
Carbohydrates: 23 grams
Fiber: 3.5 grams
Protein: 18 grams
Weight Watchers Points: 8

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  1. Monday, January 27th, 2014
    i totally know what you are talking about. I binge watched Game of Thrones and now started Breaking Bad..
  2. Tuesday, January 28th, 2014
    We totally binge on Netflix too and just re-watched Desperate Housewives this past summer! These nachos look soo good! Love you used tofu!
  3. Tuesday, January 28th, 2014
    Omg I just want to dive into that entire dish! That alone would make me sit down to watch the Superbowl :)
  4. Posted by Ali @ Inspiralized on
    Friday, February 7th, 2014
    Wow these look absolutely delicious! I'm definitely giving them a try.
  5. Posted by Susannah on
    Tuesday, February 11th, 2014
    Looks great! How many total servings is the recipe or what is the serving size?
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