Are you seeking a versatile, nutritious, and delicious plant-based option to replace traditional ground meat in your meals? Try walnut meat! Made with a combination of walnuts, legumes, and your choice of spices, walnut meat can be used in various dishes and cuisines, providing a delightful texture and an excellent source of omega-3 ALA (2.5g/oz). California walnuts are a natural, clean-label superfood and a great addition to any meal.
Prepare a single batch of walnut meat, and you’ll have enough to use across several meals throughout the week.
Tacos. Meatballs. Bolognese. Make It with Walnut Meat.
For meatless Mondays or plant-based taco Tuesdays, substitute ground beef, chicken, or turkey with walnut meat for a satisfying, nutritious crumble in your tacos. It’s also perfect for pizza, pasta, salads, and burgers!
A Nutritious Brunch
Try walnut “chorizo” in your breakfast frittata for a boost of plant-based nutrition. This 5-star California Walnut “Chorizo” Frittata recipe is ideal for family brunches and kick-starts your day with wholesome ingredients.
Plant-Based Pizza Night
Opt for ground walnut meat on your pizza instead of traditional meat options. This 5-star recipe for Pizza with Plant-Based California Walnut Crumble requires just 30 minutes of preparation and makes for a fun, easy weeknight dinner that the entire family will love.
Meatless Monday Ragu
Give your classic ragu a plant-based twist by replacing ground beef with walnut meat in this Walnut and Mushroom Ragu. This simple recipe offers a delicious and nutritious meatless Monday meal.
Tasty Taco Transformation
Swap out ground beef or turkey for walnut chorizo in your Walnut “Chorizo” Tacos with Pickled Vegetables. This 5-star recipe can be prepared in just 40 minutes, and the combination of spicy walnut chorizo with tangy pickled vegetables is mouth wateringly good.
Pro Tip: How to Store Walnut Meat! To ensure the freshness of walnut meat, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days or freeze it if you aren’t going to use it right away. This guarantees that you’ll always have tasty walnut meat on hand for your dishes.
Check out our recipe collection for even more walnut meat inspiration.
