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Purple Cabbage Tempeh Tacos

May 2, 2016 Heather

IMG_1784 smallTaco Time!  Who doesn’t love tacos? Everyone wants to enjoy a taco, regardless of their dietary restrictions.

Created for the pickiest eaters, these tacos are all natural, vegan, gluten-free, sugar free amazingness.   I served these at a recent holiday party and they were approved among omnivores and vegans alike.

The key is blackening the tempeh, this adds a ton of flavor to an otherwise more bland protein.  Tempeh is made from fermented soy and is a great option for those who are wanting a healthy protein that is low in fat, nonGMO and good for our body.

In addition to a the blackened tempeh, I add a multitude of textures and flavors, including crunchy orange pepper,  red onion, spicy jalapeno slices and a homemade Cucumber-Pomegranate Salsa.

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Purple Tacos 
4 – 6 purple cabbage leaves, washed and intact
1/2 c blackened tempeh (see recipe below)
1 tbs coconut oil
1/2 orange pepper, sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 jalapeno, slices
2 cloves garlic – chopped
1 avocado –  cubed
Directions
  • Wash all veggies
  • Blacken Tempeh (recipe below)
  • Saute garlic, jalapeno, red onion & orange pepper with coconut oil in pan on medium heat for 3-4 minutes
  • peel red cabbage leaves apart gently and set aside the best leaves to be filled
  • Add sautéed veggies & tempeh & avocado to cabbage leaf
  • top w/ cucumber-pomegranate salsa 

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Blackened Tempeh
12 strips of tempeh, 1/4 inch thick
2 tbsp unrefined organic coconut oil
mix of spices – cayenne, thyme powder, garlic powder salt, tumeric powder, oregano, celery salt
Directions
  • Cut tempeh into 1/4 inch thick stips
  • dip strips in oil then coat each side w/ the spice mixture
  • add to fry pan on medium-high heat
  • cook until both sides are blackened
 Be sure to turn on a fan and open the window when blackening the tempeh as the smoke from the hot skillet often causes the fire alarm to sound

Top with Cucumber-Pomegranate Salsa – Recipe Here 

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