Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Ground Walnut 'Meat'
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The walnut meat recipe is a must-have in any plant-based kitchen. This versatile and smoky recipe is the perfect foundation for creating your ultimate taco salad. Made with a blend of walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes, and nutritional yeast, the flavors in this recipe are bold and delicious, delivering a touch of umami.
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ingredients
- 3 cups walnuts
- 2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more to taste
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons nutritional yeast, optional
Method
Step 1
Soak sun-dried tomatoes with warm water. Set it aside and let it soak for at least 5 minutes.
Step 2
Using a food processor, add walnuts and gently pulse into a meal but not too fine. Large chunks are fine. Set walnuts in another bowl.
Step 3
After sun-dried tomatoes is drained, reserve some of the water in a small bowl (we can use it again!)
Step 4
Add into the food processor walnuts, sun-dried tomatoes(sdt), garlic, salt, smoked paprika, cumin, chili powder, nutritional yeast and water from soaked SDT. Blend until thick.
Step 5
Taste and adjust flavor as needed, adding more water if too dry.
Step 6
Enjoy with salad or tacos! Leftovers can be stored up to 5-7 days in the fridge.