3 3 3 Taco

3 Layer Taco with 3 ingredients in each layer

VEGAN, VEGETARIAN, NUT-FREE, GLUTEN-FREE

Dinner time can be easy and fun even on a week night. Today’s quick post is highlighting exactly that.

These tacos were a weeknight dinner that was put together within 30 minutes. It turned out so festive and delicious that I felt the need for a post rather than a simple 1-min Instagram video 🤷🏻‍♀️

This taco was built with 3 layers – ingredient layer 1 (tempeh, black beans & red onions); ingredient layer 2 (purple cabbage, spring onions & sesame paste); and a simple salsa to top it off…. Hence the name 3 3 3 😜 

Let’s dissect each of the layers individually –

Layer 1 – Started off with a base of Tempeh. Tempeh is a vegan protein made from soy beans. It is naturally gluten-free and packed with goodness. The tempeh is pan-fried to a nice crisp texture. Bring in red onions and black beans. Fry the red onions to give a good flavor, add the tempeh and beans, and toss it together. Layer 1 is done. 

This is the only ‘cooking’ part, not counting toasting the tortillas. 

Layer 2 – Take crisp purple cabbage and slice it very thin. Add sliced spring onions or green onions. Toss it with a heaping teaspoon of sesame paste. Layer 2 is done. 

Note – Sesame paste is readily available in jars. If you want to make it at home, soak toasted sesame seeds in a few teaspoons of warm water and blend it to a thick paste. 

The whole point here is, let 1-2 ingredients shine for a delicious and flavorful meal. Layer 1 is all about the crisp tempeh.

Layer 2 is all about Sesame paste, which is subtle yet powerful. I know how contradicting that may sound, but you get it, right? 

Toast up some taco wraps on a flame to give it a nice char-grill. Layer it up – 1, 2, 3. Enjoy with a big spoon of smashed guacamole. 

Try out these fabulous and easy Tacos – with all alternate Vegan ‘meats’ – Tofu, Seitan, Tempeh, and raw Jackfruit.

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Triple ‘purple’ taco 💜🟣🟪