Certainly! Here’s a recipe for Vegan “Carne Asada” Tacos:
Ingredients:
For the “Carne Asada” (Marinated Seitan):
- 1 package of seitan (about 8-10 oz), sliced thinly
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free option)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Tacos:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1 cup finely shredded cabbage or lettuce
- 1 large tomato, diced
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
- Optional: avocado slices, vegan sour cream, hot sauce
Instructions:
1. Marinate the Seitan:
- In a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag, combine soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Add the thinly sliced seitan to the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight in the refrigerator for more flavor.
2. Cook the “Carne Asada”:
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Remove the marinated seitan from the marinade, shaking off excess liquid.
- Add the seitan slices to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until browned and slightly crispy. You can also grill the seitan for a more authentic “carne asada” flavor.
3. Prepare the Toppings:
- While the seitan is cooking, prepare your taco toppings. Dice the tomato, finely chop the red onion, shred the cabbage or lettuce, and chop the fresh cilantro. Slice the lime into wedges.
4. Assemble the Tacos:
- Warm the corn tortillas either in the microwave or in a skillet for a few seconds on each side.
- Place a few slices of cooked “carne asada” seitan on each tortilla.
- Top with shredded cabbage or lettuce, diced tomato, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Serve with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos.
5. Optional Additions:
- Feel free to add avocado slices, vegan sour cream, or your favorite hot sauce to your tacos for extra flavor.
Enjoy your delicious Vegan “Carne Asada” Tacos!
