High Protein Vegan Power Tacos

Wholesome, colorful, and deeply satisfying, these High Protein Vegan Power Tacos are designed to help manage weight, boost energy, support hormone balance, and conquer cravings—without compromising on flavor or nutrition. Each taco is packed with nutrient-dense plant proteins (tempeh or lentils), vibrant veggies, crunchy seeds, and creamy avocado, all wrapped in naturally gluten-free corn tortillas. The use of nutritional yeast and flaxseed provides a vital dose of B12 and omega-3s, rare in vegan meals. Enhanced with fresh lime and aromatic spices, these tacos are quick to assemble (under 30 minutes) and easy on digestion, making them a go-to dinner for anyone looking to nourish body and mind. You’ll get a satisfying meal that supports heart health, skin, stress management, and overall wellness—perfect for busy lifestyles and delicious enough to enjoy any night of the week.

Overview

Prep Time

18 min

Cook Time

12 min

Total Time

30 min

Yield

4 servings

Serving Size

2 tacos (325 grams)

Tempeh

Cubed, great vegan protein and nutrient source

Recommended Brand: Lightlife

8 ounces

Corn Tortillas

Warm before serving

Recommended Brand: Mission Gluten-Free

8 small

Red Bell Pepper

Diced, for vitamin C and color

1 large

Baby Spinach

Fresh, chopped for magnesium and iron

2 cups

Red Cabbage

Finely shredded, for crunch and antioxidants

1 cup

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

Roasted, for zinc and magnesium; can leave raw

1/4 cup

Avocado

Sliced, for healthy fats and copper

1 medium

Nutritional Yeast

For vegan B12, savory-cheesy flavor

Recommended Brand: Bragg

2 tablespoons

Ground Flaxseed

For omega-3s (DHA precursor) and fiber

1 tablespoon

Fresh Lime

Cut into wedges for serving and vitamin C

2

Smoked Paprika

For flavor & mild spice

1 teaspoon

Cumin

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

Or to taste, optional—use less for heart health

1/2 teaspoon

Black Pepper

1/2 teaspoon

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Nutrition Facts

Calories per Serving

310

Total Fat

11g

Saturated Fat

2g

Trans Fat

0g

Monounsaturated Fat

5g

Polyunsaturated Fat

4g

Cholesterol

0mg

Sodium

330mg

Total Carbohydrates

38g

Dietary Fiber

12g

Soluble Fiber

6g

Insoluble Fiber

6g

Total Sugars

5g

Added Sugars

0g

Sugar Alcohols

0g

Protein

18g

Calcium

90mg

Iron

4.5mg

Potassium

720mg

Vitamin A

950mcg

Vitamin C

44mg

Phosphorus

260mg

This recipe was crafted to avoid the following ingredients:
Meat
Dairy
Egg
Peanut
Tree Nut
Gluten
Wheat
Soy (with lentil substitution)
Shellfish
Fish