Korean-Style Tempeh Tacos with Coleslaw
Instead of the traditional Mexican-flavored tacos, these tacos have a Korean flair. I think you will like their savory bite, along with the crispiness of the Dijon slaw. These are really yummy served with a dollop of guacamole on top.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or sesame oil
1/8-ounce package tempeh, crumbled
3 tablespoons vegan Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon agave nectar
4–6 organic corn tortillas
Coleslaw
1/2 small head red cabbage, finely
shredded
1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Dijon Dressing
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 shallot, finely diced
1 teaspoon agave nectar
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Over medium heat in a large skillet, heat enough olive oil to lightly coat the bottom of the pan. Place the crumbled tempeh in the pan and cook until brown, stirring frequently. In the meantime, in a small bowl, whisk the Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, sesame seeds, apple cider vinegar and agave nectar. Pour over the tempeh and let it cook about 3 to 4 minutes or until the sauce is absorbed into the tempeh
For the slaw and dressing:
Put the cabbage, onion and almonds in a medium-size bowl. Whisk or blend the dressing ingredients together and pour over the slaw. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
To assemble the tacos:
Place a spoonful of the tempeh mixture on the taco shell and top with the Dijon slaw. Add guacamole if desired.
Recipe Note
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Cookbook author, culinary nutritionist and wellness coach Melissa Costello, founder of Karma Chow, has always had a passion for healthy, delicious food and nutrition. When she became a vegetarian at age 19, she began experimenting with healthier versions of everyday recipes, which led her to her passion for plant-based cooking. She is the creator of the 30-Day Vital Life Cleanse, which teaches people how to change their lifestyle, clean their bodies and shift their relationship to food through food-based cleansing.
As personal chef to celebrity fitness guru Tony Horton, creator of the highly popular workout systems P90X and P90X2, Melissa is constantly finding creative ways to keep Tony and her other high-profile clients happy, fit and healthy through a whole-foods way of life.
