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 mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time40 minutes mins
Course: Entree
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Servings: 5 tacos
Calories: 294kcal
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
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.
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