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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
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: mushroom walnut tacos, plant-based, tacos, vegan dinner, vegan meat, vegan tacos
Servings: 2 people

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 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)

Instructions

  • 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 taste
    Once 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

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