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Foolproof Spiced Plant-Based Mince Tacos

Foolproof Spiced Plant-Based Mince Tacos

with Cos Salad & Sour Cream
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on September 18, 2026
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Calories
420 kcal
Protein
22.8g protein
Preparation Time
15 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Soy
  • Milk
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Gluten
  • Cashew
  • Almond
  • Wheat
  • Eggs
  • Soy
  • Fish
  • Milk
  • Sesame
  • May contain traces of allergens

Cutlery-free meals seem to taste a little yummier and this one is nothing short of tasty. These handheld BBQ Tex-Mex plant-based mince tacos are packed to the brim with flavour and magically bring a Mexicana flair to a light and bright meal.

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

1

Baby Cos Lettuce

1 packet

Bbq Sauce

(May be present: Gluten, Cashew, Almond, Wheat, Eggs, Soy, Fish, Milk, Sesame)

200 g

Plant-Based Mince

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

1

Light Sour Cream

(Contains: Milk)

6

Mini Flour Tortillas

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

1 sachet

Tex-Mex Spice Blend

(May be present: Gluten, Soy, Wheat)

1

Tomato

Not included in your delivery

1 drizzle

olive oil

1 drizzle

vinegar (balsamic or white wine) (pantry)

Energy (kJ)1760 kJ
Calories420 kcal
Fat18.6 g
of which saturates8.2 g
Carbohydrate37 g
of which sugars10.4 g
Dietary Fibre10.2 g
Protein22.8 g
Sodium1410 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Large Non-Stick Pan

Cooking Steps

Get prepped
1

• Roughly chop baby cos lettuce.
• Cut tomato into thin wedges.  

Cook the plant-based mince
2

• In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook plant-based mince, breaking up with a spoon, until just browned, 4-5 minutes. 
• Add Tex-Mex spice blend and cook until fragrant, 1 minute.
• Remove from heat, then stir in BBQ sauce and a splash of water, until coated. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 

Heat the tortillas & toss the salad
3

• Meanwhile, microwave mini flour tortillas on a microwave-safe plate in 10 second bursts until warmed through.
• In a large bowl, combine cos lettuce, tomato and a drizzle of vinegar and olive oil. Season to taste.  


Little cooks: Help toss and season the salad!

Finish & serve
4

• Top each tortilla with some cos salad and plant-based mince
• Drizzle over light sour cream (see ingredients).
• Serve with remaining salad. Enjoy!


Little cooks: Add the finishing touch and drizzle over the sour cream! 

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