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Vegan Tacos with Walnut Taco Meat

Delicious Vegan Tacos with Walnut Taco Meat You’ll Love

Enjoy a flavor-packed meal with these Vegan Tacos with Walnut Taco Meat, perfect for any dinner gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Vegan
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Walnut Taco Meat
  • 2 cups Walnuts Finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
For the Rice
  • 3 cups Spanish Rice or Cilantro Lime Rice Cook according to package instructions
For the Filling
  • 1 can Black Beans Drained
  • 1 cup Corn
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo or Salsa Fresh
  • 1 medium Avocado Sliced
  • 2 cups Chopped Romaine or Green Leaf Lettuce
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Cilantro Omit if allergic
For the Tortillas
  • 8 pieces Tortillas (corn, flour, or gluten-free) Warm before assembly
For the Cilantro Lime Crema
  • 1 cup Soaked Cashews Soak overnight for best results
  • 1/2 cup Water Adjust for consistency
  • 1 lime Lime Juice Juice of one lime

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • skillet
  • High-speed blender
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pulse walnuts in a food processor until finely chopped, then sauté with minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a skillet for about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Cook Spanish rice or cilantro lime rice according to package instructions.
  3. In a large bowl, combine drained black beans, corn, and pico de gallo or salsa, stirring until mixed.
  4. Blend soaked cashews, water, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a high-speed blender until smooth.
  5. Warm tortillas in a skillet, layer with rice, walnut taco meat, bean mixture, lettuce, avocado, and drizzle with crema.
  6. Serve immediately garnished with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 420mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store taco fillings and tortillas separately to maintain freshness. Soaking cashews overnight helps blend easier. Customize fillings as desired.

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