Classic Family Taco Night Walnut Tacos

By California Walnuts
Total Time
13 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
2 tacos
Course
Main

DESCRIPTION

A meal for 4 comes together in less than 15 minutes with this easy meatless taco recipe. The taco “meat” is made with California walnuts, diced onion, and just 6 other ingredients that you can almost certainly find in your pantry. It’s the perfect weeknight supper for a hungry family. Top the plant-forward tacos with classic taco toppings for a no-fuss taco dinner or serve single tacos as an unexpected game day treat.

Prep Time
10 Mins
Cook Time
3 Mins
Total Time
13 Mins
Calories
375
Total Fat
28.1
Saturated Fat
11.6
Polyunsaturated Fat
15
Monounsaturated Fat
6.74
Cholesterol
19
Sodium
735
Carbohydrates
23.6
Dietary Fiber
4.2
Total Sugars
3.7
Protein
9.3
Vitamin D
2

Ingredients

California Walnut Taco “Meat”

  • 1 1/2 cups California walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ medium onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Tacos

  • 8 hard taco shells
  • 2 cups shredded lettuce
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup mild salsa
  • 1/2 cup low-fat sour cream

Preparation

  1. Add walnuts to a food processor and pulse until walnuts are evenly crumbled, resembling ground meat.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium-low heat in a medium skillet. Add onions and cook for 5 minutes, add walnuts, soy sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, and garlic powder. Stir well to evenly coat and moisten walnuts. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Spoon walnut taco mixture into shells. Top with lettuce, tomato, cheese, salsa and sour cream.