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Last updated on January 16th, 2023 at 11:40 pm
What Do I Need To Make Vegan Street Tacos?
I’m bringing taco Tuesday back with these vegan street tacos. These tacos have a pinch of heat combined with powerful creamy goodness.
Here is what you’ll need to make these street tacos without meat:
- vegan small flour tortillas
- sweet potatoes
- alfalfa sprouts
- cashews
- cilantro
- avocado
- cashews
- apple cider vinegar
- lime juice
- nutritional yeast
- rosemary
- cayenne pepper
- oregano
- garlic and onion powder
These vegan street tacos are quick to fix, and keep well for an anytime snack! Let’s do this!
What Can I put in Street Tacos Instead of Meat?
There are actually a ton of options here!
If you want to choose something a little more traditional that mimics the taste of beef choose:
- Tofu (use extra firm, squeeze out the water with your hands and crumble).
- Textured vegetable protein.
- Commercial manufactured beef crumbles such as Boca crumbles.
- Jackfruit (this kinda mimics the taste of beef).
- Quinoa
Some filling ideas that are great for vegan tacos but don’t taste like meat include:
- Cauliflower (breaded and baked)
- Sautéed mushrooms
- Black Bean
- Lentil
- Sweet Potato
- Chickpeas
- Chili sin carne
Are Soft Taco Shells Vegan?
Most commercial soft taco shells (flour or corn) will now be vegan.
Traditional taco shells are usually made with lard, so make sure to check labels and ask questions at restaurants.
Fun Vegan Street Taco Toppings
- Radishes
- Garden Sprouts
- Vegan sour cream
- Vegan hot sauce
- Nooch sauce
Vegan Taco Seasoning
Taco seasoning is usually a combination of some of the following ingredients:
- cumin
- paprika
- dill
- oregano
- berbere
- onion powder
- cayenne pepper
- curry powder
Think outside the mystery packet. Combine these flavors in any way you like to create the perfect vegan taco.
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great options for vegan street tacos are sweet potatoes, cauliflower, tofu, textured vegetable protein, beans, lentils or jackfruit
Combine an array of spices with oil including cayanne pepper, onion powder, rosemary, paprika, oregano, and crushed red pepper
vegan sour cream, vegan hot sauce, nutritional yeast sauce, mango dressing,
Vegan Street Tacos
Equipment
- baking sheet
Ingredients
- 8 small tortillas corn or flour
- 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 cup cilantro
- 1 cup garden sprouts
- 1 whole avocado large
Vegan Taco Seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cayanne pepper
- 2½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 1½ tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
vegan cheese sauce (nooch)
- 1 cup soaked cashew
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp lime juice fresh squeezed
- 4 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup water more for desired texture
Instructions
Creating Cajun Seasoning
- Combine salt, oregano, paprika, rosemary, pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in dish.
- chop up sweet potatoes for fresh taco fixings
- cover sweet potatoes in olive oil and seasonings. Lay flat on sheet pan and bake at 400°F for 15 minutes (a little less or more for desired tenderness).
Cheesy Vegan Cream Sauce
- soak 1 cup cashews for about an hour. Drain.
- add cashes, garlic, lemon juice, water, apple cider vinegar, and nutritional yeast to high powered blender. Blend. Add water at the end slowly until desired consistency is achieved.
Building Your Fresh Tco
- Top flour or corn tortillas with about 1/2 cup sweet potato. Add radishes, sprouts, about 1/4 avocado, and 2 tbsp vegan cream sauce.
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