Spicy Tempeh Tacos, with Chipotle Mayonnaise
Made with spicy tempeh, chipotle mayonnaise, classic coleslaw
Ideal hot weather meal made with three simple core recipes: Spicy Broiled or Grilled Tempeh, Chipotle Mayonnaise, and Buttermilk-Style Coleslaw
Make those recipes ahead, then make tacos in minutes when you're ready to eat. Or put together different vegan meals.
My super discriminating son-in-law (I would never call him picky) pronounced Spicy Tempeh Tacos 'fantastic'. Even the grandchildren loved them - and they are definitely picky!
Total prep & cook time: 15 minutes, with make-ahead ingredients
12 tacos, 12 Servings
Nutrition Info Per serving, 1 taco, 157g: 264 cal, 135 calories from fat, 27g carb, 16g fat, 334mg sodium, 4g fiber, 8g protein, 7g sugars; low Cholesterol, good source manganese, Vit K; Estimated glycemic load 11
Ingredients:
- 12 soft corn tortillas
- 1 recipe Spicy Broiled or Grilled Tempeh
- 2 cups Buttermilk-Style Coleslaw
- 1 cup Chipotle Mayonnaise
- 2 ripe avocados
Directions:
- Prepare the coleslaw ahead and refrigerate. Remove from fridge 1 hour before assembling the tacos.
- Make chipotle mayo ahead and store in the fridge. Remove from fridge 1 hour before assembling the tacos.
- Make the tempeh: Prepare the marinade and marinate the tempeh slices at least four hours before making the tacos, then broil or grill the tempeh slices
- Once the tempeh is broiled, heat the tacos on a medium hot dry frying pan or grill
- Slice the avocados
- Spread 1/4 cup coleslaw on 1/2 of each taco
- Add 2 tempeh slices, 2 - 3 avocado slices, and 1 Tbsp chipotle mayo
- Fold over the other half of each taco
- Eat these gloriously messy tacos by hand with a stack of napkins handy
Recipe Tips:
The key to quick & easy spicy tempeh tacos is to have all the ingredients made ahead. All the components keep well in the fridge for several days. Then it's just a matter of pulling everything out of the fridge and assembling a tasty taco, or anything you like!
That instant factor makes these tacos a perfect hot weather meal, and also perfect for multiple meals for a small family or single person.
Officially, one taco is a serving, but of course a hungry adult or teenager can eat two or three servings.
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