Plant-Based Tacos al Pastor
These vegan tacos al pastor feature textured vegetable protein cooked in a spicy, tangy sauce made with guajillo chiles, lime juice, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, and chile de arbol. Spoon the seasoned filling into corn tortillas and finish with chopped onion and cilantro for a bright, chile-forward meal suited to a casual lunch or dinner.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook42 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Plant-Based Tacos al Pastor, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 92
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 62
- Digestive
- 49
- Inflammatory
- 69
- Performance
- 69
- General Wellness
- 1
Place guajillo peppers in a saucepan, cover with water, and boil until softened, about 10 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Combine lime juice, garlic, cumin, and cloves in a small saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and cool for 5 minutes. Pour into a blender, add guajillo peppers, and blend until smooth. Add water if the sauce is too thick.
- 3
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook onion slices until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetable protein; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in guajillo sauce and remaining water; season with salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook, covered, until the flavors combine, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Set the oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Combine tomatoes and chile de arbol peppers in a baking dish.
- 5
Roast tomatoes and peppers until charred, 5 to 10 minutes. Cool tomatoes slightly, then peel them.
- 6
Combine peeled tomatoes, peppers, onion, garlic, and salt in a blender; blend until smooth. Pour the salsa into a small bowl.
- 7
Warm corn tortillas in a skillet. Divide the vegetable protein mixture among the tortillas and top with salsa, chopped onion, and cilantro.
- Calories 541.52 kcal High 27%
- Protein 42.27 g Good Source 85%
- Carbohydrate 83.01 g 30%
- Total Fat 6.28 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.53 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 82.07 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 17.17 g Good Source 61%
- Total Sugars 11.34 g --
- Added Sugars 2.46 g Low Source 5%
- Calcium 238.76 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 6.57 mg Good Source 37%
- Potassium 1843.89 mg Good Source 39%
- Vitamin A 34.13 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 24.44 mg Good Source 27%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Plant Based Tacos al Pastor is made with 15 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 12 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Corn Tortilla, Dried Chile de Árbol, Dried Guajillo Chili, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 541.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Plant-Based Tacos al Pastor made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn Tortilla, Dried Chile de Árbol, Dried Guajillo Chili, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Plant-Based Tacos al Pastor?
- About 1 hr 12 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 42 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 541.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Plant-Based Tacos al Pastor easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Plant-Based Tacos al Pastor healthy?
- Plant-Based Tacos al Pastor has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 541.52 calories and 42.27 g of protein, or 85% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. It contains Citrus, Soy, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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