Name: BBQ Tempeh Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Guacamole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 23 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup chopped pineapple; 2 large firm avocados; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/4 cup chopped red onion; 4 teaspoons chopped jalapeño; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 1/4 cup key lime juice ((or lime juice)); Salt; 8 oz. gluten free tempeh; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup gluten free BBQ sauce; Corn tortillas; Sliced radish; Grilled Pineapple Guacamole

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These BBQ Tempeh Tacos with Grilled Pineapple Guacamole are sweet and spicy! They will be a welcome change on taco night!

I have to admit, I don't use tempeh as much as tofu. They are similar in that they soak up the flavors you pair with them, but tempeh has a more pronounced flavor.

What Does Tempeh Taste Like?

If you have never had tempeh before, it has an earthy, nutty flavor much like mushrooms. It is less processed than tofu. It is a fermented food, making it a healthy choice.

These tacos are one of the ways I like to cook with tempeh. They are easy, simple, and delicious. Because of tempeh's strong flavor, I like to pair it with a strong sauce.

Since sweet and spicy is my favorite flavor combination, I like to sneak it in whenever I can. My favorite BBQ sauce is sweet and spicy, so I used that. Depending upon the BBQ sauce you use, the flavor profile of these tacos could be different than mine.

Then, I added grilled pineapple guacamole to add more sweetness. Sliced radishes add even more spice.

For this recipe you just add water and your favorite BBQ sauce to tempeh, cook it down, and voilà, BBQ Tempeh Tacos are born. If you are gluten free, make sure to get soy tempeh and not any added grains. There are many BBQ sauces with gluten as well, so check the labels first.

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How to Make This Recipe

Crumble tempeh.
In a skillet, add water, BBQ sauce, and tempeh. Cook until sauce is cooked down, about 5-8 minutes.
In a corn tortilla, add BBQ tempeh, sliced radish, and grilled pineapple guacamole.
Repeat with the rest of tortillas.

Additions / Variations

sliced avocado
guacamole with mango
sriracha coleslaw or another coleslaw
pickled peppers and onions
green onion
cilantro
vegan sour cream

Storage

BBQ Tempeh will last about 3-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Recipe

These tempeh tacos have a perfect combination of flavors. If you've never had tempeh before, this is a great place to start!

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