Ready to take Taco Tuesday up a notch? Serve these savory and meaty Tempeh Tacos for a hearty and flavorful meal that pairs so well next to cooked black beans, Mexican Rice, and a batch of my Vegan Queso Blanco dip. Who could resist? The star of this easy recipe is the crispy tempeh taco meat. Sauteed with onion, soy sauce, and simple Mexican seasonings, the crumbled tempeh soaks up the flavors to resemble the taste and texture of classic taco meat. Load it into a tortilla with avocado, tomatoes, and vegan sour cream for a meal to remember! The best part? Crumbled tempeh taco meat can easily be prepared ahead of time or stored in the freezer for later. Just heat up the leftovers and throw some in a tortilla, a burrito bowl, or a wrap. The options are endless!
What is tempeh?
Tempeh is a delicious vegetarian meat substitute made from fermented soybeans and other grains. It has a meaty texture, can be sliced, crumbled, or chopped, and soaks up flavor like nobody’s business. Because tempeh has a mild flavor on its own, it’s very easy to marinate and season. It’s a sponge for great flavors! There are endless ways to enjoy your seasoned tempeh. Whether you marinate the slices for a vegan BLT or crumble it up and add it on top of a meaty vegan pizza, it will always taste delicious.
How to make tempeh taco meat
Taco toppings
It’s time to assemble your tacos! Load them with anything you like for maximum flavor and great textures. Here are a few ideas to get started:
Corn or flour tortillasChopped lettuceChopped tomatoesPico de galloPickled Red OnionsAvocado slicesRed or green salsaVegan Nacho Cheese or shredded cheeseVegan Sour Cream
Serving suggestions
Burrito bowl – This tempeh taco meat would be great in a vegan burrito bowl with Spanish Rice and Beans and additional toppings like salsa, lettuce, vegan sour cream, vegan queso, vegan chicken, lettuce, etc. Veggie fajitas – If you like your fajitas to be more filling, add a scoop of the taco meat to the tortilla along with sauteed peppers and onions, black beans, vegan cheese, and more.Loaded nachos – Grab your tortilla chips and layer them with the tempeh meat, shredded cheese or vegan queso, salsa, cilantro, avocado, and more.Grain bowls – Load a grain bowl with rice or quinoa, the tempeh taco meat, and more veggies for a filling lunch or an easy clean-out-your-fridge meal.
Frequently asked questions
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