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Quick Tempeh Burrito (34g Protein)

Try this easy tempeh burrito recipe for a flavorful, protein-packed vegan lunch that's perfect for adding tempeh to your meal rotation.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 burritos
Author: Eloïse

Ingredients
 

  • 1 red onion
  • 1 red pepper
  • 1 green pepper
  • 7 oz (200 g) tempeh
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • 8.5 oz (240 g) canned corn or 1 ½ cup (240 g) frozen corn
  • 1 avocado
  • 4 burrito size tortillas 10-inch, 25 cm
  • Salsa optional

Seasoning

Instructions
 

  • Diced red onion, red pepper, green pepper, and half and avocado in a beige ceramic bowl.
    Prep the veggies: Finely mince the red onion. Core the peppers and cut them into small dice.
  • Sautéed tempeh in a black cast-iron pan.
    Tempeh: Heat a large pan with olive oil. Crumble the tempeh into the pan and sauté over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Once golden, remove the tempeh from the pan.
  • Sauté the peppers: Add another drizzle of oil into the pan. Add in the onion, peppers, and season with salt, cumin, paprika, and garlic powder. Sauté for 10 minutes over medium heat until soft.
  • Tempeh, veggies, and corn in a black cast-iron pan.
    Combine: Add the tempeh back into the pan with the drained and rinsed corn. Sauté for another minute.
  • Hand folding a burrito in a beige ceramic plate.
    Make the burrito: Add a few tablespoons of the mixture at the center of a burrito. Top with avocado dice and optionally drizzle with salsa. Fold the edges over and roll the burrito.
  • Golden burrito in a small non-stick pan.
    Fry the burrito: If needed, add another splash or oil to the pan. Fry the burrito over medium heat for 1 minute on each side until golden.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burrito | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Sodium: 697mg | Potassium: 757mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1119IU | Vitamin C: 70mg | Calcium: 164mg | Iron: 4mg
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