4.6 from 30 votes
Tempeh Tacos
Spicy tacos made with crumbled tempeh from Betty Goes Vegan by Anne & Dan Shannon.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 -8 tacos
Calories: 85 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz package tempeh
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup Mexican-spiced diced tomatoes I used the tomatoes with green chilies
- 1 fresh jalapeno diced
- 2 –4 tsp chili powder 2 was plenty for us!
- 3 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp minced chipotle pepper
- ¼ cip Bragg's liquid aminos coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce works too
- ½ red onion diced
- ½ green bell pepper diced
- 2 tbsp water
- salt + pepper to taste
- olive oil mister or cooking spray
- dash of liquid smoke I omitted this
- 6 –8 hard taco shells
- vegan cheese guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, cilantro, black olives, and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Crumble your tempeh into a large mixing bowl. Then, using a large spoon, mix in the garlic, tomatoes, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, chipotle pepper, and Bragg's. Once your tempeh is completely mixed into the spices, mix in the onion and pepper. Then drizzle the water 1 tablespoon at a time into your mix while stirring your ingredients continuously. Taste a little bit of your tempeh and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Spray your favorite cast-iron skillet or frying pan with a heavy coating of olive oil cooking spray, and then heat over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, toss in the tempeh mixture and liquid smoke. Flip your tempeh-vegetable mixture a few times so that it browns evenly. You'll know it's ready when your vegetables are tender and your tempeh has crispy edges. It should take about 10 minutes.
- While your tempeh is cooking, heat your taco shells slightly in the oven following the directions on the package.
- Once your taco shells are warm, fill them with the tempeh and vegetable mixture. Top with vegan cheese and set aside so it can melt slightly.
- Serve with guacamole, salsa, hot sauce, cilantro, black olives, lime wedges, and anything else you like on your tacos!
Cup of Yum
Nutrition Information
Calories
85kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Sodium
41mg
(2%)
Potassium
188mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
146IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6-8 tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 85
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 85kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Sodium | 41mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 188mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 146IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.