Loaded Tiny Tacos. You know, like the ones at that fast food place with the big headed mascot whose name rhymes with Yack ... but these are vegan. And honestly so much better. Sorry Mr. Big Head.
Ingredients
Cheese Sauce
1½ cups vegan cheddar cheese shreds
½ cup non-dairy milk
½ tsp Cajun seasoning such as Slap Ya Mama
Pinch of salt to taste
Tacos
30 small corn tortillas
2 tsp neutral oil such as vegetable or canola oil + more for frying the tacos
½ LB vegan beef crumbles
3 TBS taco seasoning, homemade or store-bought
Taco sauce, for serving
Shredded lettuce, for serving
Instructions
Cheese Sauce
In a blander or food processor, pulse all the cheese sauce ingredients until completely smooth, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Taste and adjust seasonings. Transfer sauce to a small sauce pan on low heat to keep it warm while you prepare your tacos. Stir every 5 minutes or so.
Tacos
Using anything round such as a cup or cookie mold, cut out small rounds from each of your corn tortillas. Set aside.
In a small pan on medium heat, add 2 teaspoons of oil. Once the oil is hot, add vegan beef crumbles, taco seasonings, and 3 tablespoons of water. Cook, stirring often, until the crumbles are completely warmed through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Heat tortillas in the microwave for about 30 seconds to prevent them from cracking when you fold them.
Fill each tortilla with about 1 teaspoon of prepared vegan beef crumbles. Repeat until all the tacos are stuffed and folded in half.
In the same pan you cooked the vegan beef crumbles in, add about an inch more oil on medium heat. Once the oil is hot, fry tacos until they are golden brown and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and place on a paper towel lined plate.
Serve tiny tacos with cheese sauce, shredded lettuce, and your favorite hot sauce!
ENJOY!!!
Recipe by Eat Figs, Not Pigs at https://www.eatfigsnotpigs.com/loaded-vegan-tiny-tacos/