Seitan Asada Tacos
lime rice, radish salsa
Seitan — a plant-based meat alternative made from gluten, the main component in wheat — is marinated in a sauce seasoned with smoked paprika, cumin, and oregano in our interpretation of “carne” asada tacos. Peppery radish, bright lime, and fragrant cilantro add a bit of crunch to this taco night classic.
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INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup white basmati rice
- 1 lime (divided), zested and juiced
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 4 1/2 tsp low-sodium tamari
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp turbinado sugar
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 8 oz seitan, thinly sliced
- 4 radishs, chopped and trimmed
- .5 oz cilantro, leaves and tender stems minced
- 6 yellow corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup Treeline® dairy-free sour cream
- 2 tsp olive oil (from your kitchen)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (from your kitchen)
- Salt (from your kitchen)
- Pepper (from your kitchen)
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INSTRUCTIONS
Combine rice, 1 cup water, and a pinch of salt in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook until water is absorbed and grains are tender, 15 to 18 minutes. Stir lime zest into cooked rice and set aside, covered.
Combine garlic, just half the lime juice, tamari, vinegar, sugar, just 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp cumin, and 1 tbsp vegetable oil in large bowl and whisk marinade. Add sliced seitan, toss to coat, and let marinate for at least 10 minutes.
Stir together remaining lime juice, radish, cilantro, 2 tsp olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in medium bowl.
Wrap tortillas in clean dish towel and warm in microwave to soften, 15 to 30 seconds. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated seitan and any remaining marinade and cook until seitan is crispy in places, 4 to 6 minutes. (TIP: You can also wrap tortillas in foil and place in 400°F oven until heated through, 5 to 6 minutes.)
Divide warm tortillas between plates and top with lime rice, seitan asada, and radish salsa. Dollop tacos with sour cream. ¡Buen apetito!
For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients except water in step 1; use 1⅓ cups water. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.
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