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Vegan Tempeh Tacos with Guacamole and Pickled Red Onions Recipe

Savory marinated tempeh tucked in soft tortillas, topped with creamy guacamole and tangy pickled red onions—basically, taco heaven without the cow.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 370
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tempeh:
  • 1 block 200g tempeh, sliced thin
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
For the Guacamole:
  • 2 ripe avocados
  • 1 small tomato chopped
  • 1/2 red onion finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt to taste
  • A few cilantro leaves optional
For the Pickled Red Onions:
  • 1 small red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup vinegar apple cider or white
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup hot water
Extras:
  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • Extra lime wedges for sass
  • More cilantro for drama

Method
 

  1. For the Tempeh:
  2. 1 block (200g) tempeh, sliced thin
  3. 1 tbsp olive oil
  4. 1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
  5. 1 tsp smoked paprika
  6. 1 tsp ground cumin
  7. 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  8. Juice of 1/2 lime
  9. For the Guacamole:
  10. 2 ripe avocados
  11. 1 small tomato, chopped
  12. 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
  13. Juice of 1 lime
  14. Salt, to taste
  15. A few cilantro leaves (optional)
  16. For the Pickled Red Onions:
  17. 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  18. 1/2 cup vinegar (apple cider or white)
  19. 1 tbsp sugar
  20. 1/2 tsp salt
  21. 1/2 cup hot water
  22. Extras:
  23. 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  24. Extra lime wedges for sass
  25. More cilantro for drama

Notes

📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving – 2 Tacos)

  • Calories: 370
  • Total Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 14g

💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)

  • Iron: 20%
  • Vitamin C: 22%
  • Folate: 15%
  • Magnesium: 18%
  • Potassium: 16%

💁 Extra Notes/Tips

  • Add jalapeños if you’re feeling feisty (or just ghosted someone).
  • You can swap tempeh with tofu, but tempeh holds more flavor and drama.
  • These tacos reheat well—if there are any leftovers. Spoiler: there won’t be.