Tempeh is a vegetarian protein that crumbles easily; here it stands in for ground meat in this tempeh taco recipe.

Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2020

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Recipe Summary

active:
45 mins
total:
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Combine tomatoes, cilantro, minced onion, jalapeño, 1 Tbsp. lime juice, and 1/4 tsp. salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

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  • Whisk yogurt, lime zest, 1/8 tsp. salt, and the remaining 1 Tbsp. lime juice in a small bowl. Set aside.

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion; cook, stirring often, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute. Add mushrooms and tempeh; cook until the mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in chili powder, cumin, and the remaining 1/4 tsp. salt; cook for 1 minute more.

  • To serve: Divide the tempeh mixture among taco shells. Top with the salsa fresco, lime yogurt sauce, and cheese.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare salsa (Step 1) and yogurt sauce (Step 2) and refrigerate separately for up to 1 day.

Nutrition Facts

2 tacos (3/4 cup filling + 2/3 cup salsa fresco + 1 1/2 Tbsp. lime yogurt)
335 calories; protein 21g; carbohydrates 28g; dietary fiber 3g; sugars 5g; fat 17g; saturated fat 5g; cholesterol 10mg; potassium 712mg; sodium 525mg.
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