Vegan Steak Street Tacos
Satisfy your street taco cravings with these mouthwatering Vegan Steak Street Tacos, a plant-based spin on a classic favorite! Tender and flavorful seitan takes center stage as the perfect vegan steak alternative, marinated in a bold blend of soy sauce, lime juice, smoked paprika, garlic, and chili powder for an irresistible punch of smoky, tangy, and savory goodness. The seitan is pan-seared to golden perfection, then layered onto warm corn tortillas and topped with vibrant red onions, fresh cilantro, and creamy avocado slices. Each taco is finished with a squeeze of lime and an optional drizzle of salsa or hot sauce for the ultimate flavor explosion. Quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners, these vegan tacos are loaded with protein and plant-based flair, all while delivering the authentic street-food experience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces seitan (store-bought or homemade)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 corn tortillas
- 0.5 cup red onion
- 0.25 cup cilantro
- 4 lime wedges
- 1 avocado (optional, sliced)
- 0.25 cup salsa or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
Slice the seitan into thin strips to resemble steak slices.
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Add the seitan slices to the marinade and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover the bowl and let the seitan marinate for 15 minutes while you prepare the toppings.
Finely dice the red onion and chop the cilantro. Set them aside in small bowls for garnishing.
Heat a large non-stick skillet or grill pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the marinated seitan slices (without the excess marinade). Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until slightly crispy and browned.
While the seitan is cooking, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this by placing them directly on a gas stove burner for a few seconds on each side or by heating them in a dry skillet until soft and pliable.
Assemble the tacos by adding a portion of the cooked seitan 'steak' to each tortilla. Top with diced red onion, chopped cilantro, and optional slices of avocado.
Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the tacos. Add salsa or hot sauce to taste, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 782 mg | 34% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.4 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.1 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 135 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 404 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
