Take classic chicken tinga and make it vegan! These Vegan Tempeh Tinga Tacos are an easy 30-minute weeknight dinner packed with protein, fiber, and flavor.
Have you ever heard of chicken tinga? It's a Mexican dish that was new to me before a few weeks ago. But I've come to find that it's full of flavor.
I was looking for some unique taco recipes and I came across a tasty taco dish from Gimme Some Oven. She had taken chicken tinga and turned it into taocs! I thought this was a great idea and decided I'd put a plant-based spin on her recipe.
I often make tempeh tacos. Just a few blocks of tempeh, some black beans, and taco seasoning make a super simple and delicious taco. So I knew that tempeh would work well in this dish. These tinga tacos are super tasty!
Step 1. Sauté the onions in a non-stick pan, using a splash of vegetable broth if necessary to prevent sticking. Stir 5-7 minutes and then add the minced garlic. Cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
Step 2. Transfer the onion and garlic to a blender or food processer along with the chipotle chili(s), tomatoes, remaining vegetable broth, maple syrup, cumin, and oregano. Blend until smooth. Taste and season with salt & pepper.
Step 3. Pour the blended sauce back into the pot and add the crumbled tempeh and bay leaf. Stir to combine. Cook on medium for 8-10 minutes, until the tempeh is warm and the sauce is reduced.
Step 4. Stir in the black beans and let cook 1-2 minutes, until warm. Taste again and season with salt & pepper.
Step 5. Assemble the tacos and top with your favorite toppings. Serve and enjoy!
Thank you God for this dinner. Thank you for giving us food to nourish our bodies. Amen.
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Take classic chicken tinga and make it vegan! These Vegan Tempeh Tinga Tacos are an easy 30-minute weeknight dinner packed with protein, fiber, and flavor.
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