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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!
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Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

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