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Tempeh Taco Meat
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
 

The best vegan Tempeh Taco Meat recipe that’s ready in 10 minutes! Use it in tacos, burritos, bowls, and salads!

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: taco, tempeh, vegan meat
Calories: 34 kcal
Author: Simple Fit Vegan
Ingredients
  • 1 block of tempeh, original
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsps oregano
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp pepper
Instructions
  1. Heat a medium non-stick pan over medium heat.
  2. Crumble tempeh with your hands. Alternatively, you can use a knife to slice it into small squares.
  3. Add olive oil into the pan. Add crumbled tempeh and cook for 2 minutes.

  4. Add tomato paste and stir well to evenly coat tempeh crumbles. Add 1 tbsp of water if the mixture is too dry. Water will help break the tomato paste.

  5. Add spices and stir. Turn off the heat.
  6. Store in air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Recipe Notes

Nutrition Information Calories: 34 Fat: 1.7 g Saturated fat: 0.2 g Carbohydrates: 3 g Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g Sugar: 0.8 g Sodium: 9 mg Protein: 2.4 g