Tempeh Tacos

Tempeh Tacos

World Cuisine Latin American Mexican

Taco 'meat' using tempeh. Serve in taco shells or fajitas. Or, if you're watching carbs, serve with a salad.

Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 199
Preparation time: 15m
Total cooking time: 30m

Ingredients:


  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 small onion, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package spicy flavored tempeh, coarsely grated
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (optional)

Directions:


  • 1   Heat oil in skillet on medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion in the hot oil until it begins to soften, about 5 minutes; add garlic and continue to cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir grated tempeh into onion mixture; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  • 2   Pour vegetable broth over the tempeh mixture and reduce heat to low; season with taco seasoning, oregano, and ground red pepper. Cook, stirring regularly, until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 minutes.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 13g 20%
    Saturated Fat 2.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg  
Sodium 392mg 16%
Potassium 273mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 11.4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
Protein 10.9g 22%
Sugars 2g  
Vitamin A 245IU  
Vitamin C 2mg  
Calcium 78mg  
Iron 2mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 3mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 49mg  
Folate 18mcg