Best 4 Walnut Tacos Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey with our exquisite Walnut Tacos, a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Picture perfectly crisp taco shells, generously filled with a delightful mixture of savory walnuts, crunchy cabbage, creamy avocado, and a tangy-sweet tamarind sauce. These tacos are not just a meal; they're an experience that will leave you craving for more.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through three variations of this delectable dish, catering to diverse dietary preferences. Our classic Walnut Tacos are a vegetarian's delight, bursting with the earthy goodness of walnuts, while the Walnut Tacos with Chicken add a tender, protein-packed element to the mix. And for those with a penchant for seafood, the Walnut Tacos with Shrimp offer a succulent twist, featuring plump, juicy shrimp that complement the other ingredients perfectly.
Each recipe is meticulously explained with step-by-step instructions, ensuring culinary success even for novice cooks. We'll guide you through the process of preparing the walnut filling, creating the zesty tamarind sauce, and assembling the tacos like a pro. Additional tips and tricks are sprinkled throughout the recipes to enhance your cooking experience and elevate the flavors of this dish.
So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on this culinary adventure together. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting out, our Walnut Tacos are guaranteed to impress and satisfy. Happy cooking!
VEGAN RAW TACOS WITH CASHEW "SOUR CREAM" AND WALNUT TACO "MEAT"
Categories Tomato Vegetable No-Cook Low Carb Low Fat Vegetarian Low Cal Low Sodium Low/No Sugar Wheat/Gluten-Free Healthy Vegan Raw
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Salsa Whisk the garlic, lime, honey, olive oil, and sea salt in to bottom of a bowl and set aside. Combine the chopped vegies with the dressing and allow to sit for at least 10 minutes. Cashew "Sour Cream" Put all the ingredients for the sour cream EXCEPT WATER in high speed blender or food processort and blend, adding water one tablesppon at a time untile the desired consistency is reached. Walnut Tacot "Meat" Put all ingredients in a food processor and pulse just to mix. Don't over blend or you will end up with walnut butter. Use, collard, spinach, lettuce or kale as taco shell. Layer meat, salsa, sour cream.
WALNUT "CHORIZO" TACOS WITH PICKLED VEGETABLES
"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
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.
WALNUT TACOS
This is a recipe I learned at a vegetarian cooking class. It was presented to us as what a person who is on a Raw diet would eat. It's very good and not what I had expected. Recipe courtesy of the instructor Rob McLean. Serving size is dependant on how much filling you use.
Provided by Lori Mama
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 17m
Yield 10-12 pieces, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In food processor, place walnuts and blend until finely chopped, but not into powder.
- Add in the seasonings to your taste.
- In a bowl, combine all other ingredients except greens.
- Place a collard leaf on a surface and crack the ribs remaining to flatten.
- Place an amount of the walnut mixture on top along with desired amount of tomato mixture.
- Roll up and enjoy.
WALNUT VEGGIE TACOS
I found this at www.walnuts.org whilst searching for new and interesting uses for walnuts. I can't wait to give it a try!! They also suggest that this mixture makes a great taco salad.
Provided by smellyvegetarian
Categories Vegan
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat tomatoes and zucchini in a wide skillet. Bring to a simmer and cook uncovered 3 minutes.
- Stir in taco seasoning, 2 tablespoons water, black beans and corn.
- Cover and simmer 5 minutes.
- Stir in walnuts. Let stand 1-2 minutes for sauce to thicken.
- Serve in taco shells or soft tortillas with choice of condiments like lettuce, cheese, sour cream, or avocado slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 1.9, Sodium 58.6, Carbohydrate 34.8, Fiber 7.9, Sugar 3.3, Protein 9.9
Tips:
- To ensure the best flavor, toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your tacos to add color, texture, and nutrients. Some good options include bell peppers, onions, zucchini, carrots, and mushrooms.
- If you don't have taco seasoning, you can make your own by combining chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- To make the tacos more hearty, add a side of rice or beans.
- For a vegan version of these tacos, use tofu or tempeh instead of chicken.
Conclusion:
Walnut tacos are a delicious and easy way to enjoy a healthy and satisfying meal. They are packed with flavor and nutrients, and they can be easily customized to your liking. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give walnut tacos a try!
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