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
Swaps: red onion
finely diced
chestnut mushroom
2cm cubed
smoked paprika
plain tempeh
2cm cubed
tamari
Swaps: soy sauce
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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