Maple Miso Tempeh Tacos

Maple Miso Tempeh Tacos

This recipe features savoury tempeh cooked in a sweet maple miso sauce, paired with crunchy veggies. A delicious, quick, and vibrant meal that’s full of flavour!
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the Tempeh Filling

  • 1 brick Henry's Original Tempeh crumbled
  • 1 tbsp oil avocado or sesame
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp white miso paste
  • 1 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
  • 1 tsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 small garlic clove minced
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

For the Tacos

  • 8 small corn or flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded purple cabbage
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 small lime cut into wedges

Optional Toppings

  • Sriracha mayo vegan if needed
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Pickled onions

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Maple Miso Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together maple syrup, miso, tamari, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and smoked paprika until smooth.
  • Cook the Tempeh: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add crumbled tempeh and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  • Pour in the maple miso sauce and stir well. Cook for another 3-5 minutes until the tempeh is caramelized and coated. Remove from heat.
  • Assemble the Tacos: Warm tortillas in a dry skillet or over an open flame for a slight char.
  • Divide the tempeh mixture among the tortillas.
  • Top with cabbage, carrot, cucumber, green onions, and cilantro.
  • Drizzle with sriracha mayo and sprinkle sesame seeds if using.
  • Squeeze fresh lime juice over the tacos and enjoy immediately.