Tempeh Tostada

Tempeh Tostadas

Fixins

  • 1 package tempeh, diced into very small bits
  • ~ 1/2 cup water
  • cooking oil
  • several large lettuce leaves, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, diced
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 flour tortillas or whole wheat pitas
  • 1 cup (1/2 can) pinto/black beans OR 1 cup refried black/pinto beans
  • vegan cheese (Follow Your Heart (tm) or Scrumpdilly's recipe)

Seasoning

  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp oregano
  • 1 dash cayenne
  • 1 dash crushed red pepper
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • pepper, to taste

In a medium frying pan, sautee the tempeh and half of the onion in oil over medium heat. Meanwhile, mix up the seasoning. Once the tempeh is browned stir in the seasoning and add water. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer.

Once the water has boiled off, start preparing the tortillas/pitas. Spread beans on them (mash up with a fork if using whole beans). Garnish with chives, if handy.

beans

Add the taco-fied tempeh and spread it around.

Taco-fied Tempeh

Add a layer of cheese.

cheeeez

Now bake/toast them for about 5 minutes. If you're using shredded cheese, turn the broiler on for a couple minutes.

Top with lettuce

tostada lettuce

then salsa.  Alternatively, you could top with diced onions and tomatoes and guacamole.

Muy Bien!