“Fiesta Fusion Tacos”- Vegan Fusion Tacos with Cabbage and Cilantro Slaw
It’s Cinco de Mayo!! I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than with some delish homemade tacos. Now, I have yet to experience the great taco trucks that seem to have taken over LA, but the fusion tacos I made last night were muy bueno!
The best part of making my own little taco fiesta was that I knew exactly what ingredients were going into my tacos, the produce was fresh from the local farmer’s market and it only took me about 15 minutes to whip up a healthy meal!
What You Need (Yield: 3 Tacos):
3 White Corn Tortillas (make sure they’re vegetarian)
3/4 Cup Dark Red Kidney Beans
1/2 Cup Vegan Crumbled Protein (such as Morningstar Crumbles, Soyrizo, or Tempeh)
1/2 Cup Salsa (your choice)
2/3 Cup Chopped Onions
1/2 Avocado (sliced)
For the Slaw:
2 Cups Green Cabbage (sliced into thick shreds)
1/2 Cup White Corn
1/4 Cup Packed Fresh Cilantro (chopped)
2 Tbsp. Sesame Seeds
1 Finely Chopped Scallion
2/3 Cup Rice Vinegar
Juice from 1/2 Lime
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1. Prepare the slaw before getting started on the taco filling. To do this, combine the soy sauce, rice vinegar, lime juice, scallions and cilantro into a tupperware. Stir to combine. Then add the white corn and cabbage to the dish. Place the lid firmly on the tupperware and shake to let the sauce cover all of the cabbage. Set aside, shaking it up every few minutes.
2. Then, grease a medium size pot and heat on low-medium. Once the pan is hot, toss in the chopped onions. Allow the onions to cook down so they are tender. Then toss in the kidney beans and vegan protein crumbles. Fold all the ingredients together and then add the salsa. Mix again and allow to cook on low heat for about 5 minutes.
3. Meanwhile, heat a small skillet on medium-high heat (no greasing required). Take one tortilla at a time and run it under water. Shake off the excess water and toss it onto the very hot pan. Allow to toast on both sides. Repeat with other tortillas.
4. Next, it’s time to build your fusion tacos! Take the tortilla and add the bean mixture, then the slaw and top it off with avocado slices. Serve immediately.
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