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VEGAN CARNE ASADA
Equipment
- Large bowl
- Grill or grill pan
- Tongs
Ingredients
For the marinade:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce
- 1 tbsp. lime juice
- 1 tbsp. apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 1/4 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp. onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the "meat:
- 1 package of seitan wheat meat, sliced into thin strips
- 1/2 red onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 green bell pepper sliced
- For serving:
- 8 small corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges for squeezing
Instructions
- In a large bowl,
whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper to make the marinade. - Add the seitan, red onion, and bell peppers to the marinade. Toss to coat and marinate for 1-2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high heat.
- Using
tongs , remove the seitan and vegetables from the marinade and discard the excess marinade. - Grill the seitan and vegetables for 5-7 minutes, until charred and tender.
- Warm the tortillas on the grill or in the microwave.
- To assemble the carne asada tacos, place a few strips of seitan and grilled vegetables on each tortilla. Top with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Calories: 303 | Total Fat: 13g | Total Carbohydrates: 27g | Dietary Fiber: 4g | Protein: 18g
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