Vegan Al Pastor Tacos

These vegan taco recipes are recreations of some of the top taco meats out there, but made entirely out of plants. Serve with cilantro, onions, and your favorite salsa.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 274 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 tablespoon garlic salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ cup oil
• 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas, warmed
• ¼ medium onion, chopped
• 1 (8 ounce) bag Soy protein isolate
• 10 peppers dried guajillo chile peppers
• 4 (7 ounce) cans chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
• ½ cup pineapple chunks, cut into squares

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add soy meat and turn off heat immediately. Let soak for 5 to 10 minutes, then drain.

Step 2

Meanwhile, remove stems and seeds from guajillo peppers. Cut peppers in half.

Step 3

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Place guajillo peppers in the boiling water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain.

Step 4

Place chipotle chiles in a blender, reserving all adobo sauce. Add guajillo peppers, onion, garlic salt, oregano, and pepper; process until fully blended.

Step 5

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add soy meat and fry until browned, about 15 minutes. Add pineapple chunks and cook for another 15 minutes. Pour in reserved adobo sauce and cook for 5 more minutes.

Step 6

Add a large spoonful of the soy mixture to the center of each warmed tortilla.