California Walnut Tacos
Description
A meal for 4 comes together in less than 20 minutes with this easy meatless taco recipe. The taco “meat” is made with California walnuts, diced onion and a taco seasoning packet. Top with classic taco toppings for a no-fuss dinner.
Ingredients
Walnut Meat
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1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
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1/2 cup finely chopped onion
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1 1/2 cups California walnuts, coarsely chopped
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1 taco seasoning packet
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1/2 cup water
Tacos
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8 hard taco shells, heated according to package directions
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2 cups shredded lettuce
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1/2 cup shredded Cheddar, Jack or Mexican blend cheese
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1/2 cup diced tomato
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Sour cream and salsa (optional)
PREPARATION
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes to soften. Add walnuts and cook for 5 minutes more to toast.
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Add water and taco seasoning packet; cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
NUTRITION
- Calories: 490 cal
- Total Fat: 39g g
- Saturated Fat: 5g g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 18.9g g
- Monounsaturated Fat: 6.8g g
- Cholesterol: 15mg mg
- Sodium: 760mg mg
- Carbohydrates: 29g g
- Dietary Fiber: 7g g
- Total Sugars: 4g g
- Protein: 12g g
- Vitamin D: 0mcg (0%) mcg
- Calcium: 150mg (10%) mg
- Iron: 2mg (15%) mg
- Potassium: 450mg (8%) mg