Taco Nut "Meat"

Delicious and healthy taco meat substitute that can be used with any meal base from tacos, to burritos, to nachos, to salads ...

raw – gluten free – plant-based – vegan – organic

mise en place: 30 minutes (with pre-soaked nuts)

prep time: 5 minutes

creates: about 2 1/2 cups

tools we use

• measuring cups and spoons

• food processor

• spatula

• 2 glass bowls (for nut soaking)

things you need

• 1 1/2 c raw walnuts* soaked and rinsed (see helpful hints for soaking instructions)

• 1/2 c raw cashews* soaked and rinsed

• 1/4 c finely diced onion*

• 2 cloves finely diced garlic*

• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

• 2 tbsp hemp hearts*

• 2 tbsp sprouted seed mix* (our mix has pumpkin and sunflower seeds)

• 1 tbsp olive oil*

• 1/2 tbsp cumin*

• 1/2 tbsp chili powder*

• 1/2 tbsp oregano*

• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika*

• 1 pinch cayenne*

• 1 pinch cinnamon*

• salt and pepper to taste

*organic

here’s how

• add the walnuts and cashews to your food processor

• pulse a few times to break up the nuts

• scrape down the sides with your spatula

• add onion and garlic

• pulse again to incorporate

• scrape down the sides

• add the nutritional yeast, hemp, seeds, oil, and all of the spices

• process on low speed until ingredients are combined and looks like ground meat, scraping down the sides to make sure all ingredients are well blended

• more olive oil can be added if it looks too dry

• add salt and pepper at the end to taste

helpful notes

• for an overnight soak: cover the nuts with water and leave covered overnight at room temp, drain and rinse with fresh water before using

• for a quick soak: in a heat proof bowl, dissolve a dash of himalayan pink salt with warm water, add nuts and cover with warm water, let sit covered for at least 2 hours, drain and rinse before using

• you can play with different types of chili powders to find one that suits your taste

• omit the cayenne if you're sensitive to spicy foods