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Easy Textured Vegetable Protein Vegan Tacos


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  • Author: The Plant-Powered Dietitian
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These Easy Textured Vegetable Protein Vegan Tacos call up on the nutrition power of textured vegetable protein–an old school, nutritious, economical plant protein that turns out a really delicious, plant-based taco meal everyone will love in just 30 minutes. 


Ingredients

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Textured Vegetable Protein Taco Filling: 

Cashew Cream: 

Tortillas and Toppings:

  • 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas, warmed in skillet 
  • 4 small radishes, sliced
  • 1 avocado, peeled, chopped or sliced
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro 
  • 1 cup sprouts or microgreens (may substitute with baby lettuce)
  • 3 green onions, sliced 
  • 2 limes, sliced into wedges 


Instructions

  1. To make TVP Taco Filling: Soak TVP in boiling water for 10 minutes. Toss with a fork after soaking. Drain out any extra liquid. Set aside. 
  2. While the TVP is soaking, start soaking the cashews (see step 8), and prepare the vegetables and toppings. 
  3. Heat a skillet or sauté pan over medium heat and add extra virgin olive oil. 
  4. Add diced onions and garlic and sauté until softens (about 5 minutes). 
  5. Add chopped mushrooms and rehydrated TVP and cook for 2 minutes. 
  6. Add jalapenos, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper and cook for an additional minute. 
  7. Add vegetable broth, soy sauce, tomato paste, and lime juice, and cook for about 5 minutes, until liquid is absorbed and vegetables are tender. Set aside. 
  8. Place cashews in a bowl and cover with boiling water. Soak for 15 minutes. Drain cashews. Place cashews in blender or food processor with ½ cup plant-based milk, lemon juice, garlic, nutritional yeast, salt (optional), and white pepper. Process cashews until very smooth. May have to pause and scrape down sides a few times. Texture should be thick and creamy. Remove from blender and place in a serving bowl. Makes 1 ½ cups cashew cream)
  9. To make the TVP tacos: Assemble the TVP filling, cashew cream, tortillas, and toppings to prepare your tacos. Fill each tortilla with: 
    • 1/2 cup TVP taco filling 
    • ½ small radish, sliced
    • 1/8th avocado
    • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro 
    • 2 tablespoons sprouts or microgreens 
    • 1/8th of the sliced green onions 
    • 1 lime wedge
    • 3 tablespoons cashew cream 
  10. Makes 4 servings (2 tacos each). 

Notes

TVP may contain gluten, so read labels before purchasing it if you are gluten-free.

I bought these adorable hand-made pottery taco holders from a local artist in New Orleans. It’s really helpful to use taco holders for premaking tacos, because it keeps all the ingredients neatly contained. Try these ceramic taco holders I found on Amazon here. 

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Entree
  • Cuisine: American, Mexican

Nutrition

  • Calories: 561
  • Sugar: 13 g
  • Sodium: 1008 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 65 g
  • Fiber: 10 g
  • Protein: 28 g