Vegan Taco
This taco bursts with flavors from spicy to acid to umami. It is perfect to celebrate the March Nutrition Month theme, Fueling the Future. Nutrition Month is a registered trademark of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Vegetarian Taco
Yield 2
Prep time
10 MinTotal time
10 MinTempeh has come a long way since its earliest days of being compressed fermented soybeans. You can find artisan types made with all kinds of legumes and seeds. Once it is fried in a pan, it tastes like a rich, umami-laced, mushroom "scrapple" and takes on the flavors of any dish. This taco bursts with flavors from spicy to acid to umami.
Ingredients
- 2 medium flour tortillas
- 6 ounces tempeh, sliced
- 1 tsp canola oil
- 1/2 avocado
- 1/2 cup chopped tomato
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 chopped jalapeno pepper
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup grated carrots
- 1/2 cup lettuce
- 1 radish, sliced
- 1/4 cup green onion
Instructions
- Fry the tempeh slices in oil over medium heat until warm and crispy. Finish with a splash of low-sodium Tamara or soy sauce. Remove from heat.
- Heat the corn tortilla in a skillet over medium heat until toasted and warm.
- Place the tortilla on a plate. Fill with all of the ingredients. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
385.97 kcalFat
21.42 gSat. Fat
4.04 gCarbs
33.9 gFiber
6.33 gNet carbs
27.57 gSugar
4.9 gProtein
20.37 gSodium
250.4 mgCholesterol
0 mgNutrition Education Store
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