Tempeh is combined with onion, chili pepper, and tomatoes with lots of Mexican flavor from dried spices. Use it in tacos, burritos, tostadas, enchiladas, and more.
Course entree
Cuisine gluten-free, Mexican, vegan
Prep Time 5 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 15 minutesminutes
Servings 4-6 people
Author Steph McKercher, RDN | The Grateful Grazer
Ingredients
1tablespooncoconut oil
1small red oniondiced
½cupquartered grape tomatoes
2blocks of tempehcrumbled (can sub with black beans)
1serano pepperor chili pepper of choice
1tablespoonnutritional yeastoptional but recommended for some cheesy flavor
2teaspooncumin
1teaspooncoriander
1teaspoonpaprika
1teaspoongarlic powder
salt
Zest and juice of ½ lime
¼cupchopped green onions
Serve with tortillas and top with avocadogreens, fresh cilantro, salsa, etc. as desired.
Instructions
Heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook 4-5 minutes. Add tempeh crumbles, tomato, pepper, spices, and lime and cook until warmed through, another 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat and top with green onions.
Serve with warm whole grain or corn tortillas, sliced avocado, chopped spinach, fresh salsa, and/or cilantro.