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Tempeh Tacos

Full of flavor and quick to make, these tempeh tacos are a delicious meat-free alternative. Load them with your favorite toppings for a vegan taco that the whole family will love.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small red onion diced, plus more for serving
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 8- ounce package tempeh cut into small cubes
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce
  • 1 ½ tablespoons taco seasoning
  • 4 flour tortillas
  • avocados diced, for topping
  • Cashew cream for topping
  • cilantro for topping

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in skillet over medium high heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 more minute.
  2. Add the diced tempeh to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tempeh begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the tomato sauce and taco seasoning to the skillet, and continue cooking with the tempeh until everything is well coated, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Serve warm over tortillas with diced avocados, red onions and cashew cream, or your other desired toppings.

Notes

  • Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container. They will last up to 4 days and can be reheated on the stovetop. 
  • * Please note the nutrition label does not include the toppings.

Nutrition Information

Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 25g (8%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 290mg (12%) Potassium 356mg (10%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 107IU (2%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 109mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 25g 8%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 290mg 12%
Potassium 356mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 107IU 2%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 109mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.