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Vegan Cauliflower Walnut Tacos | Lemons and Basil
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Vegan Walnut Cauliflower Street Tacos

These Vegan Walnut Cauliflower Street Tacos are a delightful way to fill your belly with satisfying, wholesome ingredients!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time22 minutes
Course: Dinner/Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican, tacos
Keyword: dairy-free, gluten-free, tacos, vegan
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 332kcal
Author: Kaylee Pauley

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

FOR THE WALNUT CAULIFLOWER TACO “MEAT”

  • 2 large carrots
  • 2 cups cauliflower
  • 1.5 cup raw walnut pieces halves
  • 1-2 chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp sea salt

FOR THE STREET TACOS

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 can refried beans
  • 1-2 medium avocados cubed
  • green or red onion finely chopped
  • fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Grease large baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Add carrots, cauliflower, walnuts, chipotle peppers and all seasonings to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse all ingredients until the mixture is evenly ground yet still has some smaller chunks (see pictures), approximately 10-15 seconds.
  • Transfer vegan taco "meat" to a greased baking sheet and spread into a single layer. Bake for 20-22 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent over-browning. You want the carrots and cauliflower to be cooked but not mushy, leaving it with a slightly crunchy texture.
  • While taco “meat” cooks, heat tortillas in small skillet, one by one, about 1 minute on each side until it begins to brown. Wrap each toasted tortilla in aluminum foil to keep warm and fresh until ready to assemble
  • Once taco “meat” has cooked and cooled slightly, begin to assemble your tacos, adding a large spoonful of cooked refried beans to each toasted tortilla, followed by taco “meat”, avocado, fresh herbs and chopped onions. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Info is for 1/4 recipe (enough for three tacos) Vegan Taco Meat ONLY, does not include tortillas, toppings, etc as those things vary depending on your preference. 

Nutrition

Serving: 3tacos | Calories: 332kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Sodium: 726mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 11mg