Mini Vegan Taco Cups
Get creative with these Mini Vegan Taco Cups for the perfect bite-sized appetizer or snack! They're packed with flavor thanks to the savory mushroom and tempeh filling seasoned with homemade taco seasoning. Baked to perfection the crispy tortilla cups are topped with fresh ingredients like tomatoes, dairy-free yogurt, and salsa. Serving them at a party, tailgate, or as a quick snack and get ready to impress everyone you share them with!
Servings 12 cups
Calories 159kcal
Equipment
- muffin tin
- oven, stove
Ingredients
Taco Cups Ingredients
- 12 4.5” or 6” tortillas corn or flour
- 8 oz tempeh
- 8 oz mushrooms
- 15 oz canned black beans rinsed and drained
- ½ red onion
- 3 garlic cloves
- ⅔ cup tomato sauce
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Serving Ingredients
- 6 cherry tomatoes chopped
- ¼ cup iceberg lettuce chopped
- 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
- ½ cup dairy free plain yogurt
- ½ cup salsa
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375.
- If using corn tortillas, wrap 3 at a time in a wet paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds until very hot and soft.
- Place each one in a muffin tin pressing gently on the edges to create a bowl shape. Bake for 15 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Meanwhile, add the tempeh, mushrooms, onion and garlic to a food processor and pulse 10-12 times until minced - do not over do it!
- Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium heat and add a splash of water or cooking oil to coat. Add in the chopped tempeh mixture and saute for 4-5 minutes until tender. Once the mixture is cooked add in the black beans and heat through for 2-3 minutes
- Add in the tomato sauce, taco seasoning, coconut aminos, sriracha, and nutritional yeast. Stir to combine, adding a bit of water if needed. Cook for 5 more minutes.
- Remove taco cups from oven and fill each one with the taco mixture. Turn off the oven and return to the the taco cups to the oven to keep warm until you’re ready to serve.
- Top each one with desired toppings and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 435mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 209IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
