Chipotle Lime Tempeh Tacos [Street Style!]

Finished Chipotle Lime Street Style Tacos on a plate against a white background.

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Chipotle Lime Tempeh Tacos [Street Style!]

This Chipotle Lime Tempeh Tacos recipe is the next-level vegan street taco recipe you need for taco night! The smoky, spicy, and savory tempeh filling loaded in soft tortillas can be topped with your choice of veggies. These flavorful tacos are ready to serve in just over half an hour and for a fraction of the price of food truck tacos!

Prep Time15

Cook Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 314kcal

Author: Terrence Paschal

Equipment

Ingredients

1 package of tempeh cut into four pieces
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce minced
2 Tablespoons of lime juice
1 teaspoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon of cumin
2 cloves garlic minced
3 Tablespoons of dried minced onions (onion powder will work)
½ teaspoon of smoked paprika
½ teaspoon of oregano
⅛ cup of water
8 tortillas
Minced cilantro for garnish (optional)
Diced tomato for garnish (optional)
Diced onion for garnish (optional)

Instructions

In a medium saucepan, boil water, add tempeh and cook for 10 minutes. Remove from water and let cool.
While tempeh is cooling, mix the chipotle pepper, lime juice, chili powder, cumin, garlic, paprika, oregano, and onion in a small bowl.
Dice the tempeh into small pieces and place in a nonstick pan for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, add the chipotle mixture to the tempeh and mix well, then add 1/8th cup of water. Continue to cook on medium heat for 5 more minutes.
Place tempeh on a small tortilla, and top with cilantro, tomato, and onion (if using).

Notes

Drain the tempeh first: Make sure that you properly drain the boiled tempeh before frying them for that perfect sear.
Cut the tempeh evenly: Cut the tempeh into equal bite-sized proportions. This is to ensure that they all cook evenly and absorb the flavors a lot better.
Use a large pan: Use a large enough pan or skillet so it does not get overcrowded when frying the tempeh pieces. This is to ensure that they crisp up nicely.
Char your tortillas: To create a more smokey flavor, char those tortillas. If you're using a gas range, blistering the tortillas over the flame is easy. If not, heat the tortillas in a hot cast-iron skillet until they puff and burn slightly.

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