Tasty Tempeh Taco Filling
This recipe meets the USDA guidelines for K12 and childcare programs. It was developed by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s registered dietitians.
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Skill level: Intermediate
Servings: 12
Ingredients
4 1/4 cups Tempeh
1 cup Water
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
2 teaspoons Red Pepper Flakes
1 teaspoon Oregano, dried
1 teaspoon Sugar, granulated
Preparation
1. To Prepare Tempeh: In a skillet or pot filled with boiling water, or in a steamer; add tempeh and allow to cook for 10 minutes. Remove and cool slightly then crumble tempeh.
2. For Filling: In a large skillet over medium-high heat add tempeh.
3. Add water, seasonings and sugar to skillet and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until liquid has mostly evaporated. Remove and hold hot for service.
4. For Service: Serve 1/2 cup of filling on taco shell, tortilla or salad.
Serving information
Use a #8 scoop (1/2 cup) and serve on taco shell, tortilla or salad.
Each scoop provides 2 ounces meat/meat alternate.
Nutrition information per 2 m/ma serving
Calories: 120 Total Fat: 6g Saturated Fat: 1.5g Monounsaturated Fat: 1.9g Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.6g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 6g Fiber: 0.35g Total Sugar: 0.6g Protein: 12g Sodium: 114mg Vitamin A: 8μg Vitamin C: 0.3mg Calcium: 67mg Iron: 1.7mg
