Walnut & Black Bean Taco “Meat”

Prep Time
5min.

Prep Notes
Easy peasy lovely taco meat substitute!

Cooking Time
N/A

Yields
4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 c. walnuts
• 1 c. cooked or canned black beans (I used 1/2 c. dry beans, cooked is just over 1 c.)
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1/2 red chili flakes (optional for added spice)
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Directions

• add walnuts, olive oil, and spices to a food processor
• pulse until coarsely ground
• combine walnuts with cooked black beans
• add more salt and pepper as needed
• serve in tacos or on top a taco salad – add toppings (tomatoes, onion, lettuce, jalapeño, cilantro, salsa, cheese, sour cream, etc.) as desired

Notes
I melted vegan cheese in with the taco “meat” and used plain greek yogurt in place of sour cream. This recipe is delicious!