Mushroom Walnut Tacos
This vegan and gluten-free "meat" substitute from scratch is the perfect alternative. You can use this in tacos, wraps, salads, bowls etc.
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: mushroom walnut tacos, plant-based, tacos, vegan dinner, vegan meat, vegan tacos
Servings: 2 people
- 1 green pepper
- 1/2 yellow onion
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- olive (or avocado) oil
- 1 cup mushrooms
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 lemon
- gluten free wraps
- 1 cup brown rice (cooked)
- 1 handful spinach or romaine lettuce
- any raw veggies (carrots, cucumbers, cabbage)
Start by cutting the pepper and onion (long ways)
To a pan, add some olive or avocado oil and sauté the cut peppers and onions until translucent (season with whatever you would like)
Now, roughly chop the mushrooms and walnuts
Add the roughly chopped mushrooms and walnuts to a food processor along with coconut aminos, cumin, paprika, and salt to tasteOnce pulsed until "meat-like" consistency, *optional* cook mixture on stove or can omit and eat raw To make the guacamole: mash avocado and add lemon, salt, cilantro (optional)
combine guac, walnut shroom mixture, sautéed peppers & onions, and any fresh raw veggies (carrots, cucumbers, cabbage, tomato etc..) into a wrap or a bowl with brown rice