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Black Bean Tacos with Seitan

June 27, 2010 by Monica Nelson Leave a Comment

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
  1. 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.
  2. 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)

Filed Under: Dinner, EASY Meals & Treats, Healthy, Lunch, Meals, Vegan, Vegetarian Tagged With: avocado, black beans, garlic, jalapeno pepper, Mexican, onion, oregano, seitan, soy sauce, tacos, tortillas

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