Tempeh Tacos are protein-packed vegan tacos filled with ground tempeh cooked in a blend of Mexican spices and cauliflower rice. It's a delicious low-carb, high-protein filling for tacos also full of iron, and perfect for a healthy vegan dinner.
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First, crumble tempeh into a ground texture. You can place the tempeh in a food processor and pulse it a few times or use your hand to break it into small pieces. Set aside in a bowl.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and stir fry the onion until fragrant - about 1 minute.
Stir in ground tempeh and cauliflower rice. Stir fry for 1 minute.
Stir in spices: cumin, garlic powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper, or chili powder.
Stir in tomato paste, lime juice, water, tamari/soy sauce, and maple syrup.
Reduce heat, and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until the mixture thickens. The longer you cook the mixture, the thicker and dryer the sauce will be. For a smoother sauce, stop heat around 3-4 minutes.
Serve tacos with fresh coriander, diced avocado, diced red onion, salsa sauce and vegan sour cream or dairy-free coconut yogurt.
Notes
Cauliflower Rice: I used ready-made frozen cauliflower rice. To make your own from fresh cauliflower, cut cauliflower florets and pulse in a food processor using the S-blade attachment until it forms a 'rice'-like texture.Cauliflower Rice Swap: Replace with finely chopped walnuts for an IBS-friendly option.Cooking Raw Brown Lentils: Scroll up in this post to check my tips on cooking raw lentils.