Tofu Taco Salad

If you enjoy the spicy flavors of taco salad, be sure to try this chili-seasoned tofu version.

Ingredients:
2 cups pressed, crumbled firm tofu
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups torn leaf lettuce
3 large, ripe tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
1/2 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup seeded and diced cucumber
1/2 cup grated jack cheese
Warm tostadas or corn chips
Prepared salsa

Directions:
In bowl, mix tofu with cumin, cilantro, chili powder, salt and pepper.

Heat oil in heavy skillet over medium heat; add tofu mixture and brown lightly. Simmer ten minutes.

Arrange lettuce in center of each of four serving plates; spoon warm tofu mixture over lettuce.

Arrange tomatoes, onion and cucumber on top of tofu mixture; sprinkle with grated cheese. Surround taco salad with warm tostados. Pass salsa at table.

Recipe makes four servings.