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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. 

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!

Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos

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 least 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!

Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos

Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos

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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. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese, Mexican
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 216 kcal
Author Mary Ellen

Ingredients

Teriyaki Tacos

  • 1 batch Teriyaki Tempeh
  • 6 gluten free taco shells (if using soft corn tortillas, you can double them if you like)*

Asian Slaw

  • 1 cup green cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup red cabbage shredded
  • 1 cup carrots grated
  • 3 scallions chopped

Dressing

Instructions

  1. Make one batch of my Teriyaki Tempeh (link in ingredients). 

  2. Add all of the dressing ingredients to a large bowl and whisk until combined.

  3. Add slaw ingredients to the bowl and mix until coated. 

  4. Take tacos, add slaw (you may have some slaw left over), top with tempeh and enjoy!

Recipe Notes

*Nutrition info does not include taco shells. There are so many types of taco shells with different nutritional values so check the back of the shells your are using for that information. 

Nutrition Facts
Teriyaki Tempeh Tacos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g 20%
Total Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Protein 10g 20%
Vitamin A 156%
Vitamin C 24%
Calcium 7%
Iron 24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  2. Dianne says

    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!

    Reply

    • Mary Ellen says

      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! 🙂

      Reply

    • Mary Ellen says

      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!

      Reply

  11. Alison's Allspice says

    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!

    Reply

  12. Kimmythevegan says

    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.

    Reply

    • Mary Ellen says

      Hi Dan, thanks, I didn’t see that error before! It’s fixed now.
      Please note that the taco shells are not included in nutrition info because nutrition can vary for each.

      Reply

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