Smoky Mushroom and Tempeh Tacos with Chipotle Mayo

These veg-packed tacos are bound to go into rotation in your household. They make a great weeknight dinner but are also beautiful and creative enough ...These veg-packed tacos are bound to go into rotation in your household. They make a great weeknight dinner but are also beautiful and creative enough to be a good option for entertaining. Tempeh is a protein-rich plant-based ingredient that is far more versatile than many of us realise - these tacos showcase how it can be transformed from a block of fermented beans into a plant-based meal fit for a feast.

The tempeh base can be made ahead of time, making these a great meal prep option.
Read more These veg-packed tacos are bound to go into rotation in your household. They make a great weeknight dinner but are also beautiful and creative enough to be a good option for entertaining. Tempeh is a protein-rich plant-based ingredient that is far more versatile than many of us realise - these tacos showcase how it can be transformed from a block of fermented beans into a plant-based meal fit for a feast.

The tempeh base can be made ahead of time, making these a great meal prep option.
These veg-packed tacos are bound to go into rotation in your household. They make a great weeknight dinner but are also beautiful and creative enough to be a good option for entertaining. Tempeh is a protein-rich plant-based ingredient that is far more versatile than many of us realise - these tacos showcase how it can be transformed from a block of fermented beans into a plant-based meal fit for a feast.
The tempeh base can be made ahead of time, making these a great meal prep option.

Prep time
15 mins
Cook time
30 mins
FREEZER FRIENDLY
Yes
SHELF LIFE
3 days
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Dairy, Eggs, Soy, Gluten
Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables

NUTRITION PER SERVING (Read more)

21g
Protein
510kcal
Calories
28g
Total Fat
47g
Carbs
8g
Sugars
11g
Fibre
173mg
Calcium
13%
 
5mg
Iron
28%
 
134mg
Magnesium
32%
 
996mg
Potassium
21%
 
466mg
Sodium
20%
 
0mg
Vitamin B1
0%
0.2mcg
Vitamin B12
8%
 
0mcg
Vitamin D
0%
5.7mg
Vitamin E
38%
 
133mcg
Vitamin B9
33%
 
93mcg
Vitamin A
10%
 
28mg
Vitamin C
31%
 
3mg
Zinc
27%
 
101mcg
Vitamin K
84%
 
0.7mg
Copper
78%
 
0.6mg
Vitamin B2
46%
 
5.1mg
Vitamin B3
32%
 
1.3mg
Vitamin B6
76%
 
456mg
Phosphorus
36%
 
Protein: 21g; Calories: 510kcal; Total Fat: 28g; Carbs: 47g; Sugars: 8g; Fibre: 11g; Calcium: 173mg (13%); Iron: 5mg (28%); Magnesium: 134mg (32%); Potassium: 996mg (21%); Sodium: 466mg (20%); Vitamin B1: 0mg (0%); Vitamin B12: 0.2mcg (8%); Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%); Vitamin E: 5.7mg (38%); Vitamin B9: 133mcg (33%); Vitamin A: 93mcg (10%); Vitamin C: 28mg (31%); Zinc: 3mg (27%); Vitamin K: 101mcg (84%); Copper: 0.7mg (78%); Vitamin B2: 0.6mg (46%); Vitamin B3: 5.1mg (32%); Vitamin B6: 1.3mg (76%); Phosphorus: 456mg (36%)
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Why is this healthy?
Plant
points
High
protein
High
fibre
Probiotics
3+ fruits &
vegetables
Contains
Dairy, Eggs, Soy, Gluten

Ingredients

Serves 4
For the smoky mushroom and tempeh base
white onion
finely diced
chestnut mushroom
2cm cubed
smoked paprika
plain tempeh
2cm cubed
tamari
garlic cloves
finely diced
For the vegetables
sweetcorn
courgette
finely sliced
finely sliced
red onion
finely sliced
For the chipotle mayo
mayonnaise
chipotle paste
To serve
corn tortillas
*amount needed will depend on the size
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Method

1

Gather and prepare your ingredients.

2

To make the tempeh heat 1/3 of the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic and a light sprinkle of salt and pepper. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.

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