California Walnut Tacos

By California Walnuts
Total Time
30 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
2 taco shells, 1/2 cup walnut meat
Meal
Dinner
Course
Main

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.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
20 Mins
Total Time
30 Mins
Calories
490
Total Fat
39g
Saturated Fat
5g
Polyunsaturated Fat
18.9g
Monounsaturated Fat
6.8g
Cholesterol
15mg
Sodium
760mg
Carbohydrates
29g
Dietary Fiber
7g
Total Sugars
4g
Protein
12g
Vitamin D
0mcg (0%)
Calcium
150mg (10%)
Iron
2mg (15%)
Potassium
450mg (8%)

Ingredients

Walnut Meat

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 1/2 cups California walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 taco seasoning packet
  • 1/2 cup water

Tacos

  • 8 hard taco shells, heated according to package directions
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar, Jack or Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup diced tomato
  • Sour cream and salsa (optional)

Preparation

  1. 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.
  2. Add water and taco seasoning packet; cook over low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.