WALNUT "CHORIZO" TACOS WITH PICKLED VEGETABLES

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"A walnut "chorizo" meat is the base for these spicy tacos. Topped with pickled jalapeno peppers and radishes and finished with a squeeze of lime, these are a fresh take on traditional meat tacos. For a creamy addition, place a layer of mashed avocado onto the tortillas before filling with "chorizo" and vegetables."

Provided by California Walnuts

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 25

Pickled Vegetables:
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons white sugar
3/4 teaspoon sea salt
8 radishes, thinly sliced
2 medium jalapeno peppers, thinly sliced
1 large clove garlic, thinly sliced
California Walnut "Chorizo" Crumble:
2 cups California walnuts
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 tablespoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Tacos:
16 whole wheat tortillas
cooking spray
Thinly sliced romaine lettuce
Fresh cilantro leaves
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Stir together lime juice, sugar, and sea salt in a small bowl. Stir in radishes, jalapenos, and garlic slices and let stand for 30 minutes to pickle.
  • Meanwhile, to prepare "chorizo" crumble, place walnuts and beans in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 2 tablespoons oil and remaining crumble ingredients to food processor and pulse again until mixture is finely chopped and resembles ground meat, stirring several times and moving the mixture from the bottom of the food processor bowl to the top to evenly mix.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a very large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add "chorizo" mixture to skillet and cook for 10 minutes or until mixture is nicely browned and resembles ground meat, stirring frequently.
  • Brush each tortilla lightly with oil or coat with cooking spray. Cook briefly on a griddle or skillet over medium-high heat to brown on both sides, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Keep tortillas warm in foil until ready to serve.
  • Remove pickled vegetables from liquid and discard garlic slices. Fill each tortilla with equal amounts of "chorizo" and pickled vegetables. Garnish with lettuce and cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

mukesh khadka
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I tried this recipe and it was a disaster. The tacos were bland and the pickled vegetables were way too vinegary. I would not recommend this recipe.


Jihan Jakur
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These tacos were just okay. The chorizo was a bit too greasy for my taste and the pickled vegetables were a bit too sour. I probably wouldn't make these again.


Betty Mwiti
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I'm not a big fan of chorizo, but I thought these tacos were pretty good. The walnuts added a nice crunch and the pickled vegetables were a nice touch. I would definitely make these again.


Andrew Cruz, Jr.
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These tacos were a great way to use up some leftover chorizo. The pickled vegetables were a nice addition and added a bit of brightness to the dish. I will definitely be making these again.


Daud Daud
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I made these tacos for my friends and they loved them! The tacos were easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.


Jeff Ro
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These tacos were delicious! The chorizo and walnuts were a great combination, and the pickled vegetables added a nice touch of acidity. I will definitely be making these again.


Bilkisu Abdulazeez
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I loved the combination of flavors in these tacos. The chorizo and walnuts were a great match, and the pickled vegetables added a nice tang. I will definitely be making these again.


Noman Shah
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These tacos were amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the pickled vegetables really made the dish. I will definitely be making these again.


Isaam Oullah
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I made these tacos for my family and they were a huge hit! The chorizo and walnuts were a great combination, and the pickled vegetables added a nice touch of acidity. The tacos were easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making them ag


AA4L Life
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These tacos were a delightful explosion of flavors! The combination of sweet, sour, and spicy was perfectly balanced. The pickled vegetables added a nice crunchy texture and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making these again.