Tempeh Tacos

Ever since adapting to this whole new way of eating tacos have been the easiest way to make a meal that most everyone will enjoy. Last night, I tried something new and made the main dish for the tacos out of tempeh. I prepared two side salads, "Spanish Rice" and Salsa Broccoli Slaw. My dad bought my mom a new salsa maker for her birthday so he made us all some fresh salsa and my brother was in charge of the guacamole. Bianca joined us and was not expecting such an elaborate meal, I think I impressed her :)

Tempeh Filling
2 8oz. packages of tempeh, I used WestSoy original
3 T grapeseed oil
half a white onion, diced
half a red bell pepper, diced
1-2 garlic cloves, minced
3-4 T Mexican or taco seasoning
Process tempeh in a Cuisinart so that it resembles the nature of ground meat. Heat oil in a pan, add in onion, pepper and garlic. Cook until onions are translucent. Add in tempeh and seasoning and cook until heated through.

"Spanish Rice"
head of cauliflower
half a red bell pepper, diced
4 green onions, sliced
1/4 C cilantro, chopped
1 lemon, freshly juiced
1 t chili powder
1/2 T paprika
Process caulifower in a Cuisinart so it comes out like rice. It's best to do a little bit at a time. In a large bowl combine all ingredients and mix together well.

Salsa and Guacamole
three tomatoes
half white onion
few sprigs fresh cilantro, stems removed
1-2 cloves of garlic
half a jalapeno pepper, seeds removed
dash of salt and pepper
Combine in Salsa Maker, though a cuisinart would work just fine. And wallah so simple, fresh home-made salsa! For the guacamole, take 3 avocados and blend with about a half a cup or so of the home-made salsa, add more garlic is stronger flavor is desired.

Heat corn tortillas on the stove top, spread guacamole and salsa on the bottom, layer with tempeh filling, freshly sliced lettuce and tomatoes, top with sprouts, veggie shreds vegan cheddar cheese and freshly squezzed lime, serve with side salads and you're ready for a Mexican Fiesta!

Enjoy!
<3 Dani

p.s. The Broccoli Slaw is not pictured and does not contain a recipe, it's simply a pre-cut package of broccoli slaw mixed with your choice of salsa. Let sit in the refrigerator for the flavors to marinade for a little while. Simple as that!