We love tacos, right? Now we can feel great about eating them. I love the flavors here. I come up with most of my recipes when I open my pantry. I had all of this ready to go.Expect meaty texture from the seitan and black beans, some heat from the jalapeno pepper, onion and garlic for a nice background, and then the freshness of using great ingredients. NO LARD Tortilla here!
I love topping mine with chunky avocado, all-natural salsa, and hot sauce. Add anything you fancy…I sometimes make with taco shells or use tortillas, both are great.
NOTE: If you have never heard of Seitan, you must try it and do not be scared, it has a meaty texture, a great source of protein, and is tasty, tasty! It is not made from soy and is just gluten-(the protein that is left after the starch is removed from wheat.) It is a great meat replacement for chicken or steak as it has a nice, chewy texture.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 3/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, (low-sodium) rinsed and drained
- 1 (8-ounce) package seitan, finely chopped- Whole Foods carries a variety
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 12 taco shells or tortillas be creative; use whole-wheat tortillas, corn tortillas, or I am now officially addicted to uncooked wheat flour tortillas, the brand is "Tortilla Land" and they are all-natural, and amazing
- 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
- Avocado, cut into chunks
- Salsa for topping, organic
- Hot Sauce (optional)
Directions
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over med. heat. Add onion, oregano, garlic, and jalapeño; cook 8 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sherry, soy sauce, beans, and seitan; bring to a boil. Cook 7 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates. Sprinkle with black pepper.
- Prepare taco shells according to package directions. Spoon about 1/3 cup (or more for wraps and tortillas if using instead of shells) bean mixture into each shell or wrap; top each taco with lettuce and Avocado chunks. Top with salsa and hot sauce if using. YUM!
Servings
6 (2 per person)
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