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Black Bean Tempeh Tacos (Easy!)
These tempeh tacos are hearty, satisfying, and ready in 30 minutes! Each taco is packed with 10 grams of plant-based protein. Personalize them with the toppings you love!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 small tacos
Calories: 172 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Vegan , Mexican-American Fusion , gluten-free
Ingredients
- 8 oz. tempeh
- 3 Tbsp. taco seasoning
- 1 small yellow onion (or 1/2 large)
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 Tbsp. tamari (or soy sauce)
- 15 oz. can black beans
- 8 corn tortillas
Toppings of choice:
- Chipotle crema, pico de gallo, avocado, guacamole, pickled jalapeños, vegan cheese shreds, lime juice, lettuce, tomato, etc.
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, add 3 Tbsp. taco seasoning with 1/3 cup water and stir to combine. Crumble the tempeh with your hands and add to the seasoning mix. Stir well to combine and set aside to marinate for a few minutes.
- Dice onion and mince garlic.
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, sauté the onion for 7-8 minutes. (I use about 3 Tbsp. water/broth for no-oil sauté method, adding more as needed.)
- After the onions have softened, reduce heat to medium. Add minced garlic, tomato paste, and tamari. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often.
- Add the seasoned tempeh crumbles. Stir and cook for 5 minutes.
- Then add black beans (rinsed and drained). Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until heated through.
- Assemble your tacos: Warm the corn tortillas if desired, then spoon about 1/2 cup tempeh mixture down the middle, and finish with your toppings of choice.
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Notes
- Make it spicy: Add chipotle in adobo sauce, a pinch of cayenne pepper, or jalapeño peppers. Or simply top with hot sauce before serving.
- Toppings: My favorite toppings are Chipotle Crema, Pico de Gallo, avocado, and pickled jalapeños. But use what you enjoy!
- For gluten-free: Ensure your tempeh, tamari, and tortillas are gluten-free.
- For oil-free: Use oil-free tortillas.
- Yield: Recipe makes about 4 cups taco crumbles. I find this is 8 small tacos filled with 1/2 cup crumbles.
- Recipe originally published September 2014. Updated February 2025.
Nutrition Information
Calories
172kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Potassium
379mg
(11%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
121IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
78mg
(8%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8small tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 172
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 172kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Potassium | 379mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 121IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 78mg | 8% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.