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Sensational Tempeh Burrito

This is the best Burrito ever. I can eat it every evening (and do) changing the stuffings every night depending on what's in my fridge.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 1 TBSP EVOO
  • 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 habanero (choose how much you can handle) Optional
  • a handful kale or collard greens, de-stemmed thinly sliced
  • 3 oz tempeh, crumbled
  • cup unsalted cooked beans (black, red, adzuki) (in a can)
  • cup broccoli chopped in small pieces
  • ½ lemon juice
  • 1 TBSP fresh cilantro for topping
  • 1 TBSP red cabbage, thinly sliced Keep raw for topping
  • 1 burrito tortilla (flour or corn)

Instructions
 

  • warm up the oil in a wok or pan at medium heat and add the cumin and smoked paprika. When the aroma's are released, add the garlic, habanero and sauteed for a minute, then add the crumbled tempeh and cook until golden (reduce heat if necessary).
  • Add the greens, broccoli and cook until the leafy greens and broccoli become bright green and "relaxed", al dente.
  • Add the lemon juice.
  • Add the cooked beans and keep cooking until they're warm.
  • In another pan, warm the burrito tortilla following package instructions
  • In a plate, place the stuffing in the middle of the burrito, top with fresh cilantro and raw cabbage and roll it up
  • Enjoy immediately or freeze.
Keyword burrito, tempeh, vegan