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Vegan Taco Cups with Cilantro Lime Sauce

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VEGAN TACO CUPS

Vegan Taco Cups With Cilantro Lime Sauce

Brandi Doming
These delicious vegan taco cups are easy to make and packed full of plant-based protein thanks to Tofurky steak bites. They are topped with a delicious dairy-free cilantro lime sauce that is totally oil-free!
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Mexican
Yields 2 people

Ingredients

  • 8 mini corn tortillas (the ones that are about 3 1/2 inches wide)
  • One package Tofurky Steak Bites "Carne Asada"
  • Vegan shredded cheese, I used Violife
  • diced red onion

CILANTRO LIME SAUCE

  • 1 large (20-25g) handful fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) fresh lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons (45g) raw cashew butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a nonstick muffin pan with a tiny bit of nonstick spray. To be honest, I don't even know if it needed the spray, but I did it to be safe.
  • Warm the tortillas in a large damp paper towel for about 15 seconds or so so they are more pliable.
  • Place each tortilla into the muffin tins and press down to form a shape. You can always make more than 8 if desired.
  • Top each tortilla with a couple of spoonfuls of the tofurky steak bites.
  • Top with diced red onion and then some of the shredded cheese.
  • Bake for 15 minutes until the cheese is melted and the tortilla cups are firm.
  • Cool just a couple of minutes. They should be easy to pickup.
  • While they are baking, make the cilantro lime sauce.
  • Combine the ingredients under the "lime sauce" and blend until smooth and creamy. I used my tiny food processor since it's a small amount and it made it easy. You will need to scrape down the sides a few times during to get it going. Adjust with a tiny bite more lime or cilantro if needed. The recipe is very forgiving.
  • Drizzle the sauce on top of each taco cup and serve!
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Keyword vegan appetizers, vegan taco cups

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