Tinga Tempeh Tacos 🌮 (Easy, Healthy Vegan Recipe!)

tempeh

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu is lower in calories, while seitan is often cheaper and provides a similar texture.

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat tortillas offer more fiber, while flour tortillas are often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a pan.

Add tempeh and stir to warm through.

Slice 1 white onion finely and add to the pan with a bit of salt.

Caramelize the onion until browned.

Add garlic, cumin, and cinnamon, and stir.

Add fine tomatoes to moisten the mixture.

Stir in maple syrup and chipotle paste.

Add a vegetable stock cube and water, then stir to combine.

Let the mixture simmer until thickened.

Season to taste with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.

Prepare guacamole with 2 avocados, juice of 1 lime, 4 finely chopped spring onions, jalapenos, salt, and pepper.

Cook corn tortillas according to package guidelines until soft.

Assemble tacos with tinga mixture, guacamole, and crispy lettuce.

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