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!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

In a small bowl, soak the sun-dried tomatoes in warm water for about 5 minutes to rehydrate, then drain.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. If you'd like more spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or additional chili powder.

Step 6

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

Serving size	(368.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1704.5

Total Fat 159.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2757.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 56.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.6g	0%
Total Sugars 12.0g
Protein 44.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297.4mg	0%
Iron 11.9mg	0%
Potassium 1903.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 78.2%

Protein: 9.6%

Carbs: 12.3%