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Tempeh Tacos with Cashew Lime Cream

15 min

Meal
The pan-fried and spiced tempeh makes for a protein-packed filling in these hearty tacos. Adjust the spices to be as mild or as fiery as you'd like, and load the tacos full of your favourite toppings!

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Total

15 min

Prep

4 min

Cook

11 min

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Ingredients

Tacos

  • 1 Tbsp (15 mL)
    vegetable oil
  • 2
    shallots, minced
  • 3
    cloves garlic, minced
  • 10.5 oz (300 g)
    tempeh
  • 2 tsp (5 g)
    onion powder
  • 1 tsp (2 g)
    paprika powder
  • 1 tsp (3 g)
    ground cumin
  • ½ tsp
    chili powder
  • ½ tsp
    dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp
    ground black pepper
  • 1⅔ cups (400 g)
    canned diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tbsp (30 mL)
    sodium-reduced soy sauce
  • 8
    corn tortillas

Cashew cream

  • ½ cup (65 g)
    raw cashews
  • ⅓ cup (80 mL)
    boiling water
  • 1
    lime, juiced*

Optional toppings

  • avocado
  • cherry tomatoes
  • fresh cilantro
  • fresh lime slices
  • red hot chili
  • red onion
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Directions

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  1. To a large pan on high heat, add the oil. When hot, add the shallots and garlic and sauté for 2 minutes.
  2. Crumble the tempeh with your hands into the pan and cook for 6 - 7 minutes, stirring until lightly golden and crispy. Add splashes of water as needed to deglaze the pan.
  3. Meanwhile, make the cashew cream by adding the ingredients to a small food processor, and blend until smooth. Add more water if needed to achieve your desired consistency.
  4. To the pan, add the spices and sauté for 20-seconds until fragrant, then add the diced tomato and soy sauce, cooking for 3 - 5 minutes.
  5. Meanwhile, heat the tortillas on a skillet and when the tempeh has absorbed the tomatoes to your liking, spoon it onto the warmed tortillas. Add the toppings of your choice, and enjoy!

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Grains 18%

• corn tortilla

Proteins 41%

• tempeh

• raw cashews

Fruits & Veggies 41%

• shallot

• clove garlic

• canned diced tomatoes

• lime

Calcium
No significant sources of calcium
Fat

• vegetable oil

• raw cashews

Nutrition info

We believe that focusing on numbers can harm our relationship with food. Instead, our philosophy is to Nourish the Cells & the Soul. If you require specific nutrition information due to a medical condition, please consult with a dietitian or physician. The nutritional information provided is composed with the utmost care. However, we cannot guarantee the correctness of the displayed values, see also our disclaimer.

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Discussion & Rating

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Sahar - April 13, 2021, 2:43 a.m.

My first time trying Tempeh and I love it!
Thank you so much for your fantastic website that makes it so easy to change servings and check things off the list as I go along.
You are amazing!!!

PUL Team - April 14, 2021, 2:14 a.m.

Woohoo! So happy your first time was a success, Sahar, and so glad you're enjoying the new website functionalities 🤩

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Lauren - March 30, 2021, 6:05 p.m.

This recipe has become a fixture in our household (though we use tofu rather than tempeh). Love it!

PUL Team - April 3, 2021, 12:44 a.m.

Thanks for sharing, Lauren! So happy to hear 🥰

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