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And here they are, the zesty ingredients you'll need to bring the authenticity of a Mexican restaurant into your living room.

Ingredients to Gather:

• 14 oz. extra firm tofu
• 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon adobo sauce
• 1/2 jalapeño, seeds and veins removed
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon taco seasoning
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• lettuce, tomato, onion, cilantro for garnish
• sour cream or shredded cheese
• taco shells (or big lettuce leaves…up to you)

Cooking Directions To Follow: 

1. Slice the tofu in half lengthwise (making two large, thin squares). Pan fry these in a little olive oil for about five minutes on each side so they crisp. Then let them drain on a plate lined with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
2. While those cook, you can prep your sauce/marinade. In a food processor, combine the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, jalapeño, garlic, taco seasoning, brown sugar and water. Pulse until well combined.
3. Cube or shred the cooked tofu. Now cook in the pepper sauce over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until the liquid begins to reduce and become thicker.

This recipe serves between two and three people, so claim yours early or make several batches to ensure everyone gets to partake. What we like about this recipe is that it's easy to put your personal stamp on it. For veggie lovers and health-conscious diners, add extra vegetables to make it more wholesome. But whatever you do, don't leave yours unattended or we can't be responsible if it mysteriously vanishes while your back is turned!

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