Monday Night Meatless Mexican ~ Tempeh Soft Tacos, Ole!
Ingredients:
- 1 Package Tempeh (we used Organic 3-Grain Trader Joe’s Tempeh)
- Tortillas (we used Organic Ezekiel Sprouted Grain Tortillas)
- 1 Garlic & 1 Onion
- EVOO
- *Taco Seasoning - cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, chili powder, paprika, onion powder, oregano & garlic (or…buy a premixed seasoning)
- 1 Organic Red Bell Pepper (see: dirty dozen)
Guacamole
- 2 Ripe Avocados
- 1 Jalapeno
- 1 Tomato
- Garlic
- Lime
- Shallots
WOW, this recipe is easy. I’m sharing it with you because it was really delicious, easy to make and is an original recipe compliments of my boyfriend, who is sick of my boring soy-based meals.
ONE - Cut the tempeh into crumbles. Chop the bell pepper to add to tempeh mixture. Saute chopped onions in a dollop of EVOO on a hot pan, sizzzle.
TWO - When the onions are translucent, add the tempeh & bell pepper to the hot pan. Mix in the taco seasoning thoroughly. Squirt some lime juice on there!
THREE -Start on the guacamole…keep an eye on the tempeh mixture & stir
Homemade Guacamole requires the very complex process of MASHING avocados with sliced tomatoes, sliced jalapeno, sliced shallots, a little bit of garlic and a little bit of lime juice. Avocados are delicious and good for you - but aren’t a low calorie food, FYI.
FOUR - Heat up your taco shells or tortillas & prepare yourself a delicious tempeh taco.
This is insanely easy to modify for your taste - add more veggies (lettuce, zucchini, sprouts, etc.), protein (meatless chicken, actual chicken, black beans) or cheese, sour cream, etc.
Enjoy.
* Taco Seasoning Photo Cred: Savory Sweet Life
