Crispy Tofu and Cheesy Bean Burritos

Preparation

1. 1. Step 1

      Set the tofu on a plate, cover it with a kitchen towel or paper towels and place a cast-iron skillet or other heavy object on top to press it for 15 minutes. 

   2. Step 2

      In a bowl, tear the pressed tofu into bite-size pieces. Add in 2 tablespoons of oil, plus the lime juice, soy sauce, cumin, salt, paprika, crushed red pepper and black pepper. Toss lightly together with a spoon, then add in the cornstarch and incorporate it into the tofu evenly.

   3. Step 3

      In a large cast-iron skillet, heat up 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high until it is shimmering, about 2 minutes. Add in half of the tofu and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring only once or twice as needed, until the tofu is browned and crispy underneath. Flip with a spatula and cook the other side for 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer the cooked tofu onto a paper towel-lined plate. 

   4. Step 4

      Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil to the skillet and once it is shimmering, about 30 seconds, add the remaining tofu and repeat the process.

   5. Step 5

      Meanwhile, prepare and warm up your tortillas and other fillings.

   6. Step 6

      To assemble the burritos, spread ¼ of the beans and cheese onto the center of a warmed-up tortilla and top with ¼ of the rice, then the tofu and avocado; drizzle with the spicy mayo. Fold the short sides of the tortilla in over the filling; fold the bottom of the tortilla up and over the filling and tightly roll into a burrito. Serve immediately.