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Smashed Tempeh and Black Bean Tacos

Crispy, smoky, saucy and a little bit addictive, these smashed tempeh tacos are the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with anything else on a Tuesday night. Grated tempeh and black beans are seasoned, smashed, and pressed onto mini tortillas before hitting a hot griddle, finished with a tangy smoky pickle dressing that ties everything together beautifully.

Prep

10m

Cook

20m

Total

30m

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Smashed Tempeh and Black Bean Tacos

Crispy, smoky, saucy and a little bit addictive, these smashed tempeh tacos are the kind of recipe that makes you wonder why you ever bothered with anything else on a Tuesday night. Grated tempeh and black beans are seasoned, smashed, and pressed onto mini tortillas before hitting a hot griddle, finished with a tangy smoky pickle dressing that ties everything together beautifully.

Prep

10m

Cook

20m

Total

30m

Ingredients

Method

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Step 1

Make the smoky pickle dressing by combining all the dressing ingredients in a bowl. Season to taste with salt and black pepper, then set aside.

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Smoky Pickle Dressing

100

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Unsweetened Greek-style soya yoghurt

30

g

Plant based mayonnaise

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Per Serving

Calories

718kcal

Fat

22g

Carbs

77g

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Becky

9 days ago

Absolutely delicious, would not change a thing!

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Gigi

9 days ago

So thrilled you love it as it is, Becky! 🥳

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Marlies M

10 days ago

Big dish vibes! Perfect after a heavy workout. The sauce is a game-changer

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Gigi

9 days ago

That's true! This is especially tasty post-workout! So happy the sauce hit the spot 😋

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sarah m

23 days ago

Absolutely DELICIOUS!!! thank you for another great recipe!

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Gigi

23 days ago

So glad you loved it, Sarah! Thanks for the sweet words! 🌮😊

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Isabelle

a month ago

We love them! I made them 3 or 4 times already. I didn't have lettuce today so I used red cabbage, which was a great swap. They became a staple in our household.

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Gigi

a month ago

Oh lovely! I’m so happy these have become a regular. And I love the look of the red cabbage in there too x

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Joanne Louise C

a month ago

Joint effort, hubby made the tacos I made the dressing. We LOVE these.

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Gigi

a month ago

Aww, I love this 😂 You two make a good team! And look at those tacos, they look so good xx

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Katie M

a month ago

Brilliant, easy to follow recipe! My wife is vegetarian but I’m not and it’s so nice to have a veggie recipe full of flavour and protein so I dont end up cooking two separate meals!

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Gigi

a month ago

This is such a good reason to love a recipe ❤️ One dinner, plenty of flavour and enough protein to actually keep you satisfied. I’m so glad it worked for both of you xx

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Charlotte W

2 months ago

Amazing! I have made these so many times now, they taste incredible, one of my husbands new favourites and brilliant for meal prep

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Gigi

2 months ago

Oh wow, you’ve really been putting these to work! 😂 So glad you both love them, and I love that they’ve become part of your meal prep too xx

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Emma T

2 months ago

Amazing, I loved it. My sixth recipe of yours and have found every one fantastic. Honestly Gigi - this app is becoming life changing for me. I have so many food issues I’d almost given up hope of eating great veggie food again. Thank you!

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Gigi

2 months ago

Oh, this makes me so happy to read! Six recipes already 🥹 I’m really glad you’re enjoying the food and finding things that work for you. Thank you for giving the app a chance xx

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Kristin M

2 months ago

Excellent flavor and method. I got 8 tacos from my filling, but I believe I had more tempeh in my package. We had a smattering of toppings. My child said, while their favorite tacos are chicken tacos, this was a lovely vegetarian option! I was reminded that I hate pan frying thingsn however. I wonder if I could bake then broil to char at the end?

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Gigi

2 months ago

You could definitely try that, Kristin. Bake at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes at the end to get a nice char. Good to hear your child enjoyed the veggie twist!

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Kristin M

2 months ago

Thank you! I'm definitely going to try that!

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Gigi

2 months ago

You're welcome, Kristin! Excited for you to try it!

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Holly A

2 months ago

So easy to make and so tasty !! Will be a weekly lunch choice from now on x

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Gigi

2 months ago

Thanks for the love, Holly! Thrilled it's made it to your weekly menu. xoxo

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Isabelle

2 months ago

By far the best recipe I tried from this App so far. It's easy to make, doesn't take long and is really delicious!

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Gigi

2 months ago

Omg yay, thank you!! So happy it was that quick and delicious 🥰

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Keviwan C

2 months ago

I ate before I took a photo! Turned out delicious! I did have to make some adjustments, I couldn’t find any soy yogurt at the grocery store, they were sold out, so I use for your brand which was made from cashews and coconut milk. But the sauce was fabulous anyway. Also, I had to use chipotle powder Instead of smoked paprika, cause our jar was empty. Also, that worked great. This one will definitely be in the rotation.

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Gigi

2 months ago

So glad it all came together! Love a good adaptation, sounds delicious 😊

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Keviwan C

2 months ago

That should’ve said Forager brand yogurt!

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Gigi

2 months ago

Enjoy having Forager's yoghurt in your taco rotation!

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Brooke K

2 months ago

Very good. My only suggestion is to double the sauce because it’s so good.

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Gigi

2 months ago

Doubling the sauce is such a good idea! Glad you enjoyed it, Brooke.

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Keviwan C

2 months ago

Yes, the sauce is awesome!

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Gigi

2 months ago

Glad you think so too, Keviwan! Happy cooking! 👩‍🍳🌮

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Mette

3 months ago

Good! Should’ve done more to put more flavor into it

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Gigi

3 months ago

Glad you gave it a try, Mette! For more depth of flavor, a bit more smoked paprika and a squeeze of lime at the end usually does wonders 😊

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Saskia K

3 months ago

The taste is good! I couldn’t get the crispness but I will try the next batch in the oven maybe then. I really liked the yoghurt dressing. I ended up putting the gherkins in the garlic smasher and got a nice consistency in the sauce.

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Gigi

3 months ago

If you try the oven, set it around 200°C and bake the filled tortillas on a preheated baking sheet for about 10-15 minutes until they're crisp and golden. Love that touch with the gherkins in your dressing!

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Isabelle

3 months ago

Very good!

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Gigi

3 months ago

Thanks, Isabelle! So glad you enjoyed it! 😊

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Alice G

3 months ago

This is one of my favorite recipes. Amazing flavors as always! Question though - what kind of pan do you think works best to keep the mixture from sticking to the pan and burning?

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Gigi

3 months ago

If you have one, a well-seasoned cast iron griddle is fantastic for getting that perfect crisp. Non-stick pans also work great and are super easy to clean. Adding a little bit more olive oil can sometimes help too. 😊

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Sophie Robinson

3 months ago

Made this one several times now!!! It is one of our new favourites 🤤😍 We add sliced up raw peppers and cucumber in there too ☺️

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Gigi

3 months ago

So glad you're loving the tacos, Sophie! Love the idea of adding raw peppers and cucumber. 😍👏

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Jessica D

3 months ago

Absolutely delish! So flavourful! The sauce was also the coolest ever! We added avos on top as well! Ate them so fast we didn’t take a photo tonight!

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Gigi

3 months ago

Thanks, Jessica! devoured before the photo happened, the highest compliment!! 😂 So happy you loved them, avo sounds like a great addition!

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Maria K

3 months ago

Fantastic meal! One of our favourites 🫶 my husband said: ‘world class’ 😁

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Gigi

3 months ago

Thank you so much, Maria! this makes my day!🥹

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