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Easy Sticky Garlic Plant-Based Mince Tacos

Easy Sticky Garlic Plant-Based Mince Tacos

with Cucumber Sticks, Corn & Pickled Onion
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on September 03, 2026
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Calories
669 kcal
Protein
24.9g protein
Preparation Time
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Soy
  • Gluten
  • Sesame
  • Wheat
  • Eggs
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk

In this fresh and fun Sichuan-inspired taco dish, we’ve dialed down the chilli but kept the rich garlic and umami flavours for a juicy plant-based mince filling that will be a hit with everyone.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

200 g

Plant-Based Mince

(Contains: Soy May be present: Wheat, Gluten)

1

Carrot

1 tin

Sweetcorn

1 packet

Garlic Stir-Fry Sauce

(Contains: Gluten, Sesame, Soy, Wheat)

6

Mini Flour Tortillas

(Contains: Wheat, Gluten, Soy May be present: Milk)

1

Red Onion

1

Cucumber

1 packet

Mixed Salad Leaves

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

¼ cup

vinegar (white wine or rice wine)

1.5 tbs

soy sauce

(Contains: Soy May be present: Gluten)

1 tbs

water

1 drizzle

sesame oil

(Contains: Sesame)

2 tbs

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

Calories669 kcal
Energy (kJ)2800 kJ
Fat36.7 g
of which saturates9.1 g
Carbohydrate53.6 g
of which sugars22.8 g
Dietary Fibre13.8 g
Protein24.9 g
Cholesterol4 mg
Sodium2230 mg
Potassium35.8 mg
Calcium5.2 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1
  • Thinly slice red onion.
  • In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine onion, vinegar and a good pinch of sugar and salt. Add enough water to just cover onion.
  • Microwave onion for 30 second bursts, until softened. Set aside 
  • Drain corn kernels.
  • Grate carrot.
  • Cut cucumber into thin sticks. 
Cook the veggie mince
2

• In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, garlic stir-fry sauce and the water.  
Set aside. • In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. • Cook veggie mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes. Remove pan from heat, then pour in the Sichuan soy mixture and a drizzle of sesame oil. Stir until combined and heated through.

Heat the tortillas
3

• Microwave mini flour tortillas for 10 second bursts, until warmed through.

Serve up
4

• Drain pickled onion. • Build your tacos by spreading some mayonnaise over each tortilla. Top with some mixed salad leaves, grated carrot, sticky garlic plant-based mince, cucumber and pickled onion to serve. Enjoy! TIP: If you don't like pickled onions, feel free to leave it out!

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