Tempeh Vegan Taco "Meat"
User Reviews
4.9
84 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
149 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tempeh Vegan Taco "Meat"
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Hands down THE BEST vegan taco meat made of tempeh that is as close as possible to the real thing. You just need 3 essential ingredients and 20 minutes to make this tried-and-true vegan meat recipe!
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Ingredients
- 8 oz or 250 g tempeh
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 yellow onion chopped
- 3 tablespoons taco seasoning the whole batch
- 1/3 cup water
Instructions
- Break tempeh with your fingers into little crumbles (see the video above for instructions) or simply grind it.
- Heat olive oil a large skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and sautée for one or two minutes, then add the tempeh crumbles. Let them slightly brown for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add taco seasoning and water and let cook for 10 more minutes or until water is mostly adsorbed. Enjoy on tacos, tostadas, in burritos, enchiladas, fajitas or salads!
Notes
- Enjoy on vegan tacos, tostadas, in burritos, enchiladas, fajitas or salads.
- This tempeh taco meat can be stored in an airtight jar in the fridge for about 3 days.
- You can freeze the taco meat in an airtight bag or container for up to 3 months.
- Add more water if your taco meat looks too dry. If you added too much water, you can always evaporate the excess letting it cook it for a minute or two longer.
- Enjoy on vegan tempeh tacos, grilled zucchini and corn tacos, tostadas, in burritos, enchiladas, fajitas or salads.
- For more creative recipe ideas check these 20 best tempeh recipes.
- For this tempeh meat, you’ll need 3 tablespoons of taco seasoning, which is an equivalent to one store-bought packet.
- Add ½ teaspoon cornstarch to create a saucy consistency for your taco meat. Mix the starch into the seasoning and add 4-5 tablespoons of water before adding the mixture to the skillet.
- Avocado oil or other neutral oils can be substituted for olive oil. If you don’t want to use oil, add 2-3 tablespoons of water to the skillet instead.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
149kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
158mg
(7%)
Potassium
254mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
175IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1.9mg
(2%)
Calcium
66mg
(7%)
Iron
1.7mg
(9%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 149 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 149kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 158mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 175IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 66mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
84 reviews
Excellent
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