Walnut Taco Meat
Transform your taco nights with this bold and savory Walnut Taco Meat, a plant-based protein alternative that's as flavorful as it is versatile. Made with raw walnuts, rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, and a fragrant blend of chili powder, smoked paprika, and cumin, this recipe delivers a perfectly seasoned, crumbly texture that mimics traditional taco meat. Infused with tangy lime juice and a dash of soy sauce or tamari for a subtle umami kick, this dish is ready in just 10 minutes—no cooking required! Serve it in tacos, burritos, lettuce wraps, or atop a fresh salad for a delicious and satisfying meal that's naturally gluten-free, vegan, and packed with healthy fats. Perfectly customizable and irresistibly delicious, this walnut taco meat is sure to become a weeknight favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw walnuts
- 0.25 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the raw walnuts in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for 15 minutes to soften them slightly, then drain and pat dry with a clean towel.
In a small bowl, soak the sun-dried tomatoes in warm water for about 5 minutes to rehydrate, then drain.
Add the soaked walnuts, rehydrated sun-dried tomatoes, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, soy sauce, lime juice, water, salt, and black pepper to a food processor.
Pulse the mixture in the food processor until it reaches a crumbly, 'meaty' texture. Be sure not to overprocess as it can turn into a paste.
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you'd like more spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or additional chili powder.
Transfer the walnut taco meat to a serving bowl and use as a filling for tacos, burritos, lettuce wraps, or a salad topping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1704 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 159.9 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.7 g | 74% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2757 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 56.4 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.6 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.0 g | ||
| Protein | 44.1 g | 88% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 11.9 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1904 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
