Step 1

Prepare your vegan taco bowls by making your cooked rice or heating up leftover rice and start cooking the "taco" meat by adding oil onto the pan and crumbling the firm tofu with your fingers or pre-made veggie ground.

Step 2

Sauté the tofu or ground round until it becomes slightly golden. Stir in the taco seasoning (for tofu), mix well, and continue cooking for a couple of minutes. Set aside.

Step 3

In the meantime, make the seasoned rice by combining the cooked rice with store-bought salsa. Mix well, and set aside.

Step 4

In a small bowl, add the tahini and a splash of water to thin it out. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika (or regular paprika) to the tahini. To make the dressing creamier, you can add vegan mayonnaise. Adjust the consistency of the dressing to your liking, by adding more lemon juice or a touch of water. The dressing should be smooth and easily drizzleable.

Step 5

Let’s assemble the taco bowls. Start with a base of fresh Romaine lettuce or your choice of greens. Add a generous scoop of the seasoned rice. Top with black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, guacamole or avocado slices, and fresh cilantro (optional) to the bowl. Add your seasoned tofu taco meat or veggie ground round.

Step 6

Then, drizzle your tahini dressing over the top and serve with lime wedges for a fresh and zesty finish.