Black Bean Seitan Tacos Recipe

Spice up your taco Tuesday with these flavorful Black Bean Seitan Tacos! Inspired by Cooking Light and Cafe Cyan, this recipe delivers a delicious and hearty vegetarian twist on a classic. Quick to make (ready in under 20 minutes!), this recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. Feel free to experiment with different types of seitan for your desired texture.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 229.6 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 2.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Black Bean Seitan Tacos

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1/4 cup Braggs Liquid Aminos (as a substitute for soy sauce)
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 8 ounces seitan, crumbled
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 taco shells
  • 1 head romaine lettuce, shredded
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • salt to taste
  • salsa (optional topping)
  • vegan sour cream (optional topping)
  • chopped cilantro (optional topping)

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How to Make Black Bean Seitan Tacos

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion, oregano, minced garlic, and jalapeño (if using). Cook for 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  3. Stir in dry sherry, soy sauce, rinsed and drained black beans, and crumbled seitan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until most of the liquid has evaporated and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  4. Season the bean mixture generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. While the filling simmers, prepare your taco shells according to package directions.
  6. Spoon approximately 1/3 cup of the black bean seitan mixture into each taco shell.
  7. Top each taco with shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, and your favorite toppings.
  8. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

5g

Carbs

10g