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Crispy Seitan Tacos: Flavor Explosion in Every Bite! Seitan tacos: Craft these incredibly flavorful and crispy plant-based tacos in under 20 minutes. Perfect fo

Crispy Seitan Tacos: Flavor Explosion in Every Bite!

Seitan tacos: Craft these incredibly flavorful and crispy plant-based tacos in under 20 minutes. Perfect for a quick, satisfying weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 280
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoon canola or vegetable oil
  • 1/2 small onion (diced)
  • 8 ounces seitan (chopped)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • 8 hard taco shells

Method
 

  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onions for 5 minutes, or until they are soft and translucent.
  2. Add the seitan, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and lime juice to the skillet and stir to combine.
  3. Sauté until the seitan is golden brown and warmed through, about ten minutes.
  4. Fill taco shells with seitan mixture, top with desired accompaniments and serve.

Notes

- For extra crispiness, warm your hard taco shells in a 350°F oven for 3-5 minutes before filling. - Don't overcrowd the skillet when sautéing the seitan; work in batches if necessary to ensure it browns properly and doesn't steam. - Store leftover seitan filling in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.