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A hardshell TexMex vegetarian taco with lettuce, tomato, and cheese on a plate.
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Vegetarian Tacos with TVP

Ready in less than 15 minutes, this easy recipe for vegetarian tacos will have dinner on the table in no time!
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: taco tuesday, tacos, vegetarian
Yield: 10 tacos
Calories: 269kcal
Author: Tiny.Kitchen

Materials

Taco "Meat"

  • 2 tbsp safflower oil (or vegetable)
  • 1/4 small onion chopped fine
  • 1 batch taco seasoning (recipe here)
  • 1/4 tsp worcestershire sauce (vegan)
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1 cup TVP
  • 1 package taco shells

Taco Toppings

  • 1/4 lb cheddar cheese shredded
  • 3/4 small onion chopped
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 small jalapeño sliced
  • 1/4 cup taco sauce
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 6 leaves lettuce chopped

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a small sauce pan. Add the onions and sauté. Once the onions are translucent, add the taco seasoning and mix well until a paste is formed. Stir and heat for 15 seconds.
  • Add the Worcestershire sauce and water. Mix thoroughly into the spices, then bring to a boil.
  • Remove from heat, add the TVP, and cover. Let sit for 10 minutes. Taste and adjust any spices before serving.
  • Cut toppings and serve alongside the taco meat. Layer some taco meat, then some of each topping in a taco shell. Rejoice—you've made tacos!

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 24.9g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 16.1g | Saturated Fat: 5.6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 362mg | Potassium: 142mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 1.6g | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1.1mg