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Chipotle Tempeh Tacos with Black Bean Salsa and Avocado Crema
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Chipotle Tempeh Tacos with Black Bean Salsa and Avocado Crema

No need to sacrifice flavor when celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a vegetarian dish! These chipotle tempeh tacos with black bean salsa and avocado crema are delicious.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Servings: 5 tacos
Calories: 294kcal

Ingredients

For the tacos:

  • 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • Dash cayenne
  • 2 tablespoons sauce from canned chipotle peppers
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • Dash Sea salt and ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno, seed removed, chopped
  • 1/2 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 oz package tempeh

For the black bean salsa:

  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1/2 cup corn
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, chopped
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

For the Avocado Crema:

  • 1 avocado
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
  • Salt to taste

To serve: Corn tortillas, shredded cheese

    Instructions

    • In a small bowl, combine the cumin, oregano, coriander, cayenne, chipotle sauce, water, and corn starch. Stir well to combine and set aside.
    • Add oil to a non-stick skilled and add jalapeño and onion. Stir fry until onion is translucent and soft. Add the garlic and cook another minute. Stir in the tempeh and stir fry 1-2 minutes.
    • Stir in the chipotle and spice mixture and cook another 5-7 minutes. Add more water as needed, 1-2 tablespoons at a time until sauce coats tempeh.
    • To make the black bean salsa, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir well to combine. Set aside.
    • To make the avocado crema, place all the ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth.
    • To assemble, add tempeh to a corn tortilla and top with cheese, salsa, and a dollop of avocado crema.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1taco | Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 290mg | Potassium: 714mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 25mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 3mg