Dinner for 3

Tempeh Tacos

Name: Tempeh Tacos
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tsp vegetable oil; 2 shallot; 3 clove garlic; 10 4/7 oz tempeh; 2 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp sweet paprika powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried oregano; 1/2 tsp chili powder; 1/8 tsp ground black pepper; 1 2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes; 2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce; 9 small soft flour tortilla; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1 avocado; 1/4 small red onion; 1/2 cup raw cashews; 1/3 cup boiling water; 1 lime

$17.19for 415 minServes 3

Seasoned tempeh simmers with tomatoes and soy sauce, then fills tortillas with fresh vegetables and lime cashew cream.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Leeks and shallots, 0.3 lb$3.49/lb typical	0.3 lb	$1.09Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Tofu, 11 oz$0.17/oz typical	11 oz	$1.80Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 13 oz$0.08/oz typical	13 oz	$1.07Typical price
	Tortillas, 9$0.30 each typical	9	$2.70Typical price
	Cherry and grape tomatoes, 5.25 oz$0.30/oz typical	5.25 oz	$1.59Typical price
	Avocados, 1$1.29 each typical	1	$1.29Typical price
	Red onions, 0.2 lb$1.49/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.28Typical price
	Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical	2.25 oz	$1.57Typical price
	Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical	1	$0.60Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$12.89

Swaps

Swap red onions for onionsabout $0.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap tortillas for pitaabout $0.25/each more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperSoy sauce

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
3servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

Mexican Vegetarian Vegan Dairy-free High-protein Dinners

Typical price

$4.30 per serving$17.19 for 4

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Ingredients

2 tsp vegetable oil
2 shallot
3 clove garlic
10 4/7 oz tempeh
2 tsp onion powder
1 tsp sweet paprika powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 2/3 cup canned diced tomatoes
2 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce
9 small soft flour tortilla
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 avocado
1/4 small red onion
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/3 cup boiling water
1 lime

Steps

Blend the cashews, boiling water, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until creamy.
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the shallots and garlic for 2 minutes.
Crumble in the tempeh and stir in the onion powder, paprika, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and pepper.
Add the diced tomatoes and soy sauce, then simmer for 5 minutes.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet for 30 seconds per side.
Fill the tortillas with tempeh, tomatoes, avocado, onion, and cashew cream.

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