Looking for a different take on tacos? These Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos are a loaded with protein and combine both sweet and savory to make a delicious and easy meal.
Tacos weren’t always my “thing”. Growing up I never got a chance to try them because my family was full of picky eaters who only ate American basics.
So when everyone else at college was eating Taco Bell because it was cheap, I still couldn’t bring myself to try any. I always thought that tacos had to be filled with greasy ground meat so when I finally realized tacos could be fun, healthy, and plant-based, I was ready to give them a go.
I love taking recipes that I already love and creating something new with them. I did that with my Lemon Overnight Oats, making my Blueberry Lemon Cheesecake Overnight Oats. That worked out really well so I figured why not do it for tacos? And that’s how my Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos were born!
Taco Time
Tacos can be so versatile. You can throw basically anything in a taco shell and have a tasty and easy meal ready to eat in a short amount of time. Coming up with new taco creations has been lots of fun lately. And since I’ve gotten a bunch of positive comments my Walnut “Meat” Tacos as well as my Breakfast Tacos I figured I’s share one of my latest recipes, my Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos.
I have been enjoying my Teriyaki Tempeh and wanted to do something else with it like I did with my Lemon Overnight Oats. Side Note: I know some people say are not into tempeh but try my version before you write it off fully. If you’re not into tempeh after trying it, then tempeh might not be for you but at leat try this version first because I cook it so that it’s not as bitter as you might have had before.
As I was saying, I wanted to use my teriyaki tempeh for these tacos to put a different spin on the tacos. To balance the teriyaki flavor I made a tasty slaw to go with it using cabbage, carrots, vinegar, and even some Sriracha. Did I get you with Sriracha? I hope so, it’s really good!
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Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos
I hope you enjoy my Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos. If you get a chance to try them out, please rate the recipe and leave me a comment below – I’d love to hear your thoughts. Share your pictures on Instagram too and tag @v.nutrition and #vnutrition so I won’t miss it!
Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos
Looking for a different take on tacos? These Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos are a loaded with protein and combine both sweet and savory to make a delicious and easy meal.
Ingredients
Teriyaki Tacos
- 1 batch Teriyaki Tempeh
- 8 taco shells (gluten free if needed)
Asian Slaw
- 1 cup green cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup red cabbage, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, grated
- 3 scallions, chopped
Dressing
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 TB sesame oil or extra virgin olive oil
- 1 TB lime juice
- 1/2 TB tamari (or soy sauce if not gf)
- 1 TB maple syrup
- 1 TB Dijon mustard
- 1 TB sriracha
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
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Make one batch of my Teriyaki Tempeh (link in ingredients).
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Add all dressing ingredients to a large bowl and whisk until combined.
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Add slaw ingredients to bowl and mix until coated.
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Take tacos, add slaw (you may have some slaw left over), top with tempeh and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Nutrition info only includes the slaw. There are so many types of taco shells I do not want to assume I use the same ones as you do. For the Teriyaki Tempeh nutrition, please see that recipe.
You may also enjoy…
Chipotle Queso
Walnut “Meat” Tacos
Mongolian soy curls
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Mary Ellen Valverde MS, a functional medicine nutritionist, received her Master’s degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. Dedicated to helping fight chronic disease through a plant-based diet, she creates lasting lifestyle changes that aid clients in a life of wellness.
Oh wow! These look super flavorful.
Thank you so much Becky! 🙂
That’s so sad that you didn’t eat tacos growing up! My family ate terrible standard American diet food, but we ate tacos regularly. My mom would get the kit from Old El Paso and just cook it with hamburger meat, which I think is really disgusting now.
I love tempeh, and I love teriyaki, so I’m excited to try these! Sooooo much better than the junk I grew up on!
My family only really ate pasta and chicken nuggets – it was pretty ridiculous. It would have been a huge ordeal if my mom tried some Old El Paso tacos lol.
Thanks so much Dianne, I hope you like it! 🙂
These tacos are amazing! I love the mash up of Asian and Mexican flavors!
Thanks so much Amy! Its so fun to mix up flavors!
I grew up with one type of tacos that we had and it took me a long time to understand how much variety there can be in tacos – these look wonderful – I still have your tempeh teriyaki bookmarked so I love this idea
It’s amazing how many varieties of tacos there are now a days. It’s so fun playing around with ideas. I hope you like the tempeh when you very a chance to try it, Johanna!
These look and sound amazing!! I’ve got to try them! Pinned!
Thank you so much Julie! <3
These look wonderful, great flavor fusion and can’t wait to try. Thanks!
Thanks Christine! I love trying out new fusion flavors. 🙂
Oh my Mary Ellen, that looks so stupendously good.
Thank you so much Shaheen! 🙂
I love the Asian meets Mexican flavor combo here. A perfect change of pace from everyday taco ingredients.
Thanks so much Jenn! I love trying out new fusion flavors. 🙂
oh my goodness!!! I just came across these on social shares and i’m in love with your teriyaki tempeh tacos!! I need to try them asap!
Thank you so much Anjali! That is so sweet! I hope you like them if you get to give them a try. 🙂
Those are droolworthy Mary Ellen. Thanks for submitting it to Meat Free Mondays. I’m featuring your recipe this week and the roundup is now live. Right now for some sharing!
Thanks so much Jac! I love your roundups!
Oooooh. These look so good! I have always loved tacos, but you need to put a twist on your favorite things sometimes to mix it up! Teriyaki on tacos sounds amazing, pinned for later, Thanks!
Thank you so much Alison! Yes, I like twisting things up sometimes to make things fun!
I could have sworn I had already commented on this – but seems not :/
Anyway – I still don’t get these people not into tempeh. The stuff is glorious and so versatile. And tasty!
Totally digging these tacos and can’t wait to try ’em out.
ps. I hate to admit that I used to love taco bell. Gross.
We had these the other night and loved them! I think they’re even better as leftovers. Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m so glad you liked them! I’ve enjoyed the as leftovers too. 🙂 Thank you so much for letting me know! I really appreciate it.