Cauliflower Tempeh Masala Tacos
Made with no oil, these Cauliflower Tempeh Masala Tacos are packed wall to wall with healthfulness. The cauliflower tempeh masala is spicy, tangy and delicious. Serve it on a wholegrain taco with leafy greens, avocados, onions and a green coriander chutney for even more yumminess. This 30-minute recipe is vegan and nut-free and the cauliflower tempeh masala is gluten-free.
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp + ½ cup vegetable stock
- 8 oz tempeh (cut into small cubes)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 medium head cauliflower (separated in florets)
- 1 large roasted red pepper
- 4 cloves garlic
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
- 2 tablespoon cilantro (for garnish)
For cilantro chutney (optional)
- ½ cup full fat coconut milk
- ¼ cup cilantro (or mint leaves)
- 5-6 curry leaves
- 1 jalapeno pepper (deseed if you are sensitive to heat)
- Salt to taste
- Juice of ½ lime
For serving:
- 12 wholegrain tortillas
- 4 cups baby spinach (or other tender greens)
- 2 avocados (sliced)
- 1 small onion (thinly sliced)
- Cilantro chutney
Instructions
- Crush the garlic cloves, skin on, and roast on a hot skillet, turning over once or twice, until fragrant, about two minutes. Remove the skins and place the garlic in a blender along with the roasted red pepper or chili peppers and ½ cup of stock. Blend and reserve.
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoon of stock in a wok or large skillet. Add the turmeric and then the cauliflower. Season with some salt and pepper, cover, and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the cauliflower is bite-tender. Add the tempeh cubes and stir to mix.
- Add the red-pepper-garlic paste to the wok and stir-fry another 5-8 minutes over high heat or until the vegetables and tempeh are well-coated and there is no liquid left in the wok. Squeeze in the lime juice and stir in coriander, if using. Turn off the heat.
- If making the chutney, place all ingredients for the chutney in a blender and blend until smooth.
- To serve, place some greens in each taco shell. Add the cauliflower tempeh masala, layer on some avocado and onions, and drizzle coriander chutney.
Notes
- This Cauliflower Tempeh Masala is a great accompaniment to dosas or even as a side with dal and rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1taco | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1063IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg