Spicy Vegan Chorizo Tacos with Roasted Veggie Salsa
Spicy Vegan Chorizo Tacos with Roasted Veggie Salsa
Tired of bland taco Tuesday? Get ready for a flavor explosion! These Chorizo Tacos are packed with spicy, smoky soy chorizo and topped with a vibrant, chunky roasted veggie salsa that is so good, you’ll want to eat it with a spoon. It’s the perfect dish for your next Mexican Food Night, proving that a fiesta in your mouth is always a good idea. Prepare for a seriously delicious, and seriously spicy, night.
Equipment
- Rimmed baking sheet
- knife
- Cutting board
Ingrediënten
- 1 large-size red onion cut into 8 chunks
- 1 lb. 455 g cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 green bell pepper seeded and quartered
- ½ large-size lemon
- 4 cloves garlic peeled and left whole
- 30 ml extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp coarse sea salt
- 340 g store-bought soy chorizo casings removed, crumbled, or 2 recipes Seitan Chorizo Crumbles
- 5 g fresh cilantro or 20 g curly parsley
- 6 burrito-style flour tortillas
Instructies
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Have a large rimmed baking sheet ready.
- Combine the tomatoes, bell pepper, lemon, onion, and garlic on the baking sheet.
- Drizzle the olive oil and sprinkle salt over the vegetables, tossing to coat evenly.
- Place the lemon cut side down.
- Roast for 20 minutes, or until the tomatoes appear deflated.
- Stir once halfway through to ensure nothing burns.
- Meanwhile, place the soy chorizo in a skillet and brown over medium heat for about 8 minutes.
- Set aside.
- Once the veggies are roasted, crush the garlic with the flat of a knife and transfer it to a food processor along with three-fourths of the tomatoes, the onion, and cilantro.
- Squeeze the roasted lemon juice over the mixture.
- Pulse several times to create a chunky salsa.
- Cut the bell pepper into large chunks and arrange them on a warm tortilla.
- Top with a few whole tomatoes, the chunky salsa, and crumbled chorizo.
- Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Tip:
Want to take these tacos to the next level? Top them with your favorite animal-friendly shredded cheese, a dollop of nondairy sour cream, or some fresh sliced avocado for extra creaminess and flavor.
Wine Advice:
With the bold, spicy flavors of these tacos, you need a wine that’s ready for a fiesta! A crisp, chilled Sauvignon Blanc is the perfect partner. Its vibrant acidity will cut through the richness of the chorizo and the smoky notes of the roasted salsa, balancing the spice and leaving your palate feeling refreshed.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 290 kcal | Carbohydrates: 30 g | Protein: 12 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 7 g | Salt: 1.3 g
