Get Your Groove on With Walnut Tacos Recipe

Name: Get Your Groove on With Walnut Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups walnuts; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander; 1 ½ teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon cayenne; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup raw macadamia nuts (or raw cashew nuts); 12-1 chipotle pepper packed in adobo sauce; 2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a jar of chipotle peppers); ¼ cup water; 1 head bibb lettuce, leaves separated (OR corn tortilla-Sprouted grain or gluten-free organic recommended); 1 avocado, peeled, pitted; red onion, finely diced; tomatoes, diced; sunflower sprouts (or sprouts of your choice); red cabbage, shredded; cilantro leaf

Servings: persons

2 cups walnuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cayenne
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup raw macadamia nuts (or raw cashew nuts)
12-1 chipotle pepper packed in adobo sauce
2 tablespoons adobo sauce (from a jar of chipotle peppers)
¼ cup water
1 head bibb lettuce, leaves separated (OR corn tortilla-Sprouted grain or gluten-free organic recommended)
1 avocado, peeled, pitted
red onion, finely diced
tomatoes, diced
sunflower sprouts (or sprouts of your choice)
red cabbage, shredded
cilantro leaf

1
Make the taco seasoning:.
2
Stir all ingredients together well in a small bowl.
3
Store in a tightly sealed jar.
4
Make the taco filling:.
5
Soak the walnuts in water for about an hour.
6
Drain thoroughly.
7
Process soaked walnuts to the texture of cooked ground beef/turkey.
8
With the processor running, pour in the olive oil.
9
Scrape into a serving bowl and stir in 2 tablespoons of the taco seasoning*.
10
Make the sauce:.
11
Blend all sauce ingredients in a high-speed blender until smooth.
12
Scrape into a serving bowl.
13
(Start with half a chipotle pepper, taste, and add more to increase spicy heat to your preference).
14
To Serve:.
15
Spoon some of the walnut mix into a lettuce leaf.
16
Spoon some of the sauce over the walnuts and top with toppings of your choice.
17
Note: You will not need all the taco seasoning for one recipe.
18
Reserve extra seasoning for future use.

594

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups walnuts, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons chili powder, 1 tablespoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Get Your Groove on With Walnut Tacos falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Get Your Groove on With Walnut Tacos

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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