eating in a meat-free house: classic tex-mex tacos

i have been back in america for less than two days and already, i have treated myself to some fine dining
del taco and taco bell
the epitome of americanized mexican food

fast food kind of goes against my new year's resolutions (1. avoid fast food, and 2. cook more) (alright, it's completely against...)

SO. in an attempt to prove that i can survive without taco bell
and that vegetarian food is yummy,
i leave you with this recipe.

ALL of the ingredients can be found at your local trader joes AND it's a two-person recipe (the perfect excuse to spend time with your roommate wearing matching aprons...)

it's the perfect amount of spicy and yummy.
you meat-eaters won't even know what hit you.

classic tex-mex tacos
serves 4


ingredients

1 onion
2 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 package tofu
2 cups water
1 (6-oz) can tomato paste
2 tablespoons taco seasoning


toppings

taco shells
grated cheddar cheese
shredded lettuce
salsa
sour cream
olives
etc, etc, etc

Cut the onion in 1/2-inch pieces. Finely chop garlic.
Put oil in a large skillet, add the onion and let cook for 10-12 minutes.
Add the garlic and stir constantly for one minute.
Cut tofu into small squares. Mash if possible.
Add tofu, water, tomato paste and seasoning and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until all the liquid has been absorbed.

Spoon some filling into each taco shell and finish with the toppings of your choice.

Give thanks and eat with friends.
Make your non-vegetarian friends admit how much they love it :)