Hickory-Smoked Walnut Street Tacos with Superfood Slaw, Avocado, Cotija and Pickled Red Onions

Total Time
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Serves
8
Serving Size
2 tacos

Total Time

Prep Time
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Cook Time
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Total Time
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Nutrition

Calories
610 cal
Total Fat
48 g
Trans Fat
0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
27.28 g
Cholesterol
10 mg
Sodium
680 mg
Carbohydrates
39 g
Dietary Fiber
10 g
Total Sugars
2 g
Added Sugars
0 g
Protein
15 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Potassium
311 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 pound California walnuts (halves/pieces)
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chilies
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chimayo chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked Spanish paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 16 corn tortillas
  • Pickled red onions
  • 2 avocados, peeled, sliced
  • 3/4 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
  • 8 lime wedges

Jalapeno-lime Superfood Slaw

  • 2 cups Superfood Slaw (a US Foods product featuring shredded carrots, kale, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts and other vegetables)
  • 1 lime
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and slivered
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon pickling liquid from red onions (if not available, adjust vinegar as needed)

Preparation

  1. Smoke California walnuts with hickory chips, using your preferred method. Chop coarsely and transfer to heavy skillet.

  2. Add salt and all spices.

  3. Cook, tossing, until toasted and coated with spices.

  4. Add vinegar and remove from heat. Nuts can be held at room temp for several weeks.

  5. To make Jalapeno-lime Superfood Slaw, mix ingredients.

  6. Griddle tortillas until they begin to blister.

  7. Fill each with 2 to 3 tablespoons jalapeno-lime Superfood Slaw, pickled red onions, avocado slices and about 2 teaspoons cotija cheese. Plate two per order with a lime wedge.