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Tempeh tacos on a white plate topped with avocado and cashew cream
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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.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 248kcal
Author Yumna Jawad

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

  • 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.
  • Add the diced tempeh to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until the tempeh begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Serve warm over tortillas with diced avocados, red onions and cashew cream, or your other desired toppings.

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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

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 107IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 109mg | Iron: 3mg