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    The Yummy Bowl » Recipes » Vegan Dinner

    Vegan Meat Tacos

    Jan 11, 2021 · Modified: Dec 5, 2021 by Julia | The Yummy Bowl · This post contains affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Vegan Meat Tacos with Cheese Sauce

    These Vegan Meat Tacos are made with whole plant foods, spices, kale, tomatoes and topped with delicious Vegan Cheese Sauce. The taco ‘’meat’’ is nut-free, chewy, high in protein, and a great meat substitute.

    Vegan Meat Tacos with Cheese Sauce
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    • Why It's Yummy
    • What Is A Vegan Meat Taco Made Of?
    • Vegan Taco Meat Recipe Ingredients
    • How To Make Vegan Meat Tacos?
    • Instructions
    • Gluten Free Taco and Appetizers
    • Vegan Meat Tacos

    It’s perfect for tacos, burritos, salads, buddha bowls, quesadillas, or nachos. Kid-friendly too!

    Not only this taco “meat” is made out of whole plant foods, but it’s also very easy to make! You can make the meat ahead of time and all you’ll need to do is to reheat it whenever you’re ready to serve the tacos and you’re done!

    Try it for Mexican Taco Tuesday with my Vegan Nacho Cheese or Vegan Parmesan Cheese. It’s a match made in heaven!

    If you have any Vegan Meat leftovers you can also use them to make Taco Bowls or Buddha Bowls.

    Vegan Meat Tacos with Cheese Sauce

    Why It's Yummy

    • Vegan taco ‘’meat’’ is made out of whole plant foods
    • High in protein
    • Nut-free
    • A large portion of Vegan taco meat that'll serve a crowd!
    • Is somewhat similar to actual taco ‘’meat’’
    • Kid-friendly
    • Has that perfect ‘’meaty’’ and chewy texture which makes it a great vegan meat substitute

    What Is A Vegan Meat Taco Made Of?

    The base ingredients for this vegan taco meat are quinoa, lentils, and spices. It is completely nut-free and you can also add in extra protein like black beans.

    Vegan Taco Meat Recipe Ingredients

    • quinoa
    • lentil brown
    • nutritional yeast flakes
    • chili powder
    • smoked paprika
    • cumin
    • oregano
    • coriander
    • garlic powder
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • salsa

    For Vegan Tacos

    • corn tortillas/hard taco shells
    • vegan cheese to top up
    • kale, chiffonade or simply chopped
    • red onion, chopped
    • cherry tomatoes
    • cilantro for garnish
    • lime juice

    How To Make Vegan Meat Tacos?

    Don’t let all those multiple steps fool you and discourage you from making this. It is actually not difficult as it first seems.

    In short, there are three main steps in making these vegan meat tacos

    1. Cook quinoa
    2. Combine all the ingredients
    3. Assembly the tacos

    and ... Enjoy!

    Instructions

    Cook 1 cup of quinoa and lentils as per package instructions.

    When done, place both of them into a large mixing bowl and add spices: chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, coriander, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper to taste, salsa. Stir together until everything is evenly incorporated. 

    Preheat oven to 400 F. Transfer the contents of the bowl onto a baking sheet and spread it out into a thin layer. Bake on the center rack for 30 minutes, stirring every 10-12 minutes or so to ensure even baking.

    Vegan Meat Tacos with Cheese Sauce

    Assembling the perfect vegan tacos

    Spread 1 tablespoon of the Vegan Taco Meat on the taco, topping that with a spoonful of salsa, kale, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and drizzle with Vegan Nacho Cheese.

    Top up with freshly chopped cilantro.

    Repeat until all ingredients have been used.

    Vegan Meat Tacos with Cheese Sauce

    What's your fave taco stuffing?

    I hope you enjoy these Vegan Meat Tacos and make them a staple recipe in your kitchen.

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    Vegan Meat Tacos with Cheese Sauce

    Vegan Meat Tacos

    These Vegan Meat Tacos are made with whole plant foods, spices, kale, tomatoes and topped with delicious Vegan Cheese Sauce. The taco ‘’meat’’ is nut-free, chewy, high in protein, and a great meat substitute.
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    Author: Julia | The Yummy Bowl
    Course: Appetizer
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Servings: 8 tacos

    INGREDIENTS

    Vegan taco meat

    • 1 cup quinoa uncooked
    • ¾ cup lentil brown uncooked
    • ⅓ nutritional yeast flakes
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 teaspoon coriander
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • salt and pepper to taste
    • ¾ cup of salsa

    For Vegan Tacos

    • 6 - 8 corn tortillas/hard taco shells
    • vegan cheese to top up
    • 2 cups kale chiffonaded
    • 1-2 red onion chopped
    • cherry tomatoes halved
    • a handful of cilantro for garnish
    • 1-2 whole lime juice

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Prepare the vegan taco meat.

    • Cook 1 cup of quinoa and lentils as per package instructions.
    • When done, place both of them into a large mixing bowl and add spices: chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, coriander, garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper to taste, salsa. Stir together until everything is evenly incorporated.
    • Preheat oven to 400 F. Transfer the contents of the bowl onto a baking sheet and spread it out into a thin layer. Bake on the center rack for 30 minutes, stirring every 10-12 minutes or so to ensure even baking.

    Assembling the perfect vegan tacos.

    • Spread 1 tablespoon of the Vegan Taco Meat on the taco, topping that with a spoonful of salsa, kale, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and drizzle with Vegan cheese sauce. Top up with freshly chopped cilantro. Repeat until all ingredients have been used.
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