pineapple tacos

I thought I didn&#x27;t like pineapple in savory dishes until I tried tacos al pastor. The meat is marinaded with delicious ingredients such as cinnamon, pineapple and chiles and topped with a fresh pineapple salsa.

Easy Tacos al Pastor

lb chicken breast

ancho chiles

guajilo chile, (Or 2-3 guajilos if you cannot find ancho)

pineapple,

yellow onion

chipotle chile, (in adobo sauce)

adobo sauce

vinegar

garlic

salt

cinnamon

oregano

paprika

cilantro

cinnamon,

cumin,

oregano,

fajitas spice, to taste (optional)

corn tortillas

shallot onions, chopped

lime wedges

sour cream

salsa verde

pineapple salsa, see above

Dried chiles: Use either 2 ancho chiles and...

Dried chiles: Use either 2 ancho chiles and 1 guajilo or just 2-3 guajilos if you cannot find ancho.  If you want you can remove the seeds. Boil water and pour over the chiles and allow them to rehydrate for around 10 minutes.

Make marinade: Put the rehydrated chiles in a...

Make marinade: Put the rehydrated chiles in a food processor, along with all the other marinade ingredients and process until smooth. Pour the marinade into a pot and bring to a boil for around 5 minutes. This is important as it breaks some of the enzymes in the fresh pineapple, which could eventually turn your meat into mush. Turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature.

Marinate meat: Combine marinade with sliced chicken or...

Marinate meat: Combine marinade with sliced chicken or pork. Marinate the meat for no more than an hour - the pineapple still has a lot of enzymes which tenderizes meat. Heat a pan to medium high and fry the meat until the meat is cooked through (5-7 minutes).

Pineapple salsa: Cut the pineapple into small cubes,...

Pineapple salsa: Cut the pineapple into small cubes, mix with chopped cilantro, cinnamon, cumin, oregano and maybe some fajitas spice if you have it on hand.

Assemble: top small corn tortillas with the cooked...

Assemble: top small corn tortillas with the cooked meat, minced shallot onion and cilantro, sour cream and pineapple salsa. Finish off with a drizzle of lime juice. You can also add in a little salsa verde, although I find the homemade pineapple salsa much more important than the salsa verde.

Make these BBQ Tempeh Tacos with Pineapple Coleslaw are a quick, tasty, and refreshing plant-based dinner! Made with wholesome ingredients &amp; big flavor. 

BBQ Tempeh Tacos with Pineapple Coleslaw

¼ small head green cabbage, finely shredded (2-3 cups)

¼ red onion, thinly sliced

jalapeño, seeds removed and diced

shreeded carrot

cilantro, stems and leaves finely chopped

lime

white vinegar

corn tortillas (or tortilla of choice)

½ batch Fuss-Free BBQ Tempeh, pan-cooked or grilled

Pineapple Coleslaw, above

Lime wedges and fresh cilantro,

Prep the Coleslaw: 

Add all ingredients to a large bowl and toss until well-combined. Set aside; let sit for at least 15 minutes before serving.

Heat the Tempeh and Tortillas

 Cook the BBQ Tempeh according to the recipe instructions, if you have not already done so. While the tempeh is simmering, warm the corn tortillas. You can do this in the microwave, or on the stovetop:

Electric Stovetop

Bring a non-stick pan to high heat and cook each side of the tortilla for 15 &#8211; 20 seconds, until the edges start to crisp and the tortilla is warm and pliable

Assemble

place the pineapple coleslaw in the center of each tortilla, then top with 1-2 pieces of BBQ tempeh. Garnish with fresh cilantro, then serve warm with a lime wedge.

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