Tempeh Tacos
featured in Meatless Tacos 5 Ways
Spice up your Taco Tuesday with these scrumptious Tempeh Tacos! Packed with flavor and protein, this vegan twist on a classic dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Tasty Team
93% would make again
Total Time
22 minutes
22 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
17 minutes
17 min

Inspired by ohmyveggies.com
Total Time
22 minutes
22 min
Prep Time
5 minutes
5 min
Cook Time
17 minutes
17 min
Ingredients
for 2 servings
- 8 oz tempeh (825 g), 1 package
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce (60 mL)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- black pepper, to taste
- tortilla, to serve
Nutrition Info
- Calories 277
- Fat 14g
- Carbs 15g
- Fiber 1g
- Sugar 1g
- Protein 25g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- Add tempeh to food processor and pulse until a crumbly consistency is formed, making sure not to over-pulse.
- Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes.
- Add jalapeño and sauté for 2 more minutes, or until onion is translucent.
- Add ground tempeh and sauté for 4 minutes, or until tempeh is slightly golden.
- Add soy sauce, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder and black pepper and continue to sauté for 3-5 more minutes or until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve on warm tortillas with desired taco toppings.
- Enjoy!
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Inspired by ohmyveggies.com