If you are planning on what to make on your next Taco night, then this Chipotle Lime Tacos recipe is exactly what you need. Enjoy the smoky, spicy and savory Tempeh filling nestled in a soft tortilla topped with your choice of veggies!
3Tablespoonsof dried minced onions(onion powder will work)
½teaspoonof smoked paprika
½teaspoonof oregano
⅛cupof water
8 tortillas
Minced cilantrofor garnish (optional)
Diced tomatofor garnish (optional)
Diced onionfor 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
Make sure that you properly drain the boiled tempeh before frying them for that perfect sear.
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 enough pan or skillet so it does not get overcrowded when frying the tempeh pieces. This is to ensure that they crisp up nicely.
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.