Vegan Walnut Tacos with Avocado Cream

A savory blend of walnuts and mushrooms stands in for meat in these tasty vegan Tex-Mex tacos. Creamy avocado sauce and crunchy cabbage provide just the right combination of flavors and textures. These tacos get a nice kick from chili powder, but feel free to reduce the amount if you prefer a less spicy taco. Add a side of beans to round out the meal. The filling and avocado cream would also be great in a rice bowl, on nachos or in a burrito.

Carolyn Casner November 23, 2020
EatingWell.com, November 2020

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Recipe Summary test

active:
25 mins
total:
25 mins
Servings:
4

Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • Scoop avocado flesh into a mini food processor. Add cilantro, sour cream, vinegar, salt and pepper. Process until smooth.

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  • Place walnuts and mushrooms in a regular food processor. Pulse until pebble-sized and well combined.

  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add the walnut mixture, tamari (or soy sauce), cumin, chili powder, oregano and garlic powder. Cook, stirring, until the mixture is hot, about 4 minutes.

  • Spread a generous 1 tablespoon avocado crema over one half of each tortilla. Top with about 1/4 cup walnut mixture. Divide cabbage among the tacos. Serve with salsa, if desired.

Tips

To make ahead: Prepare filling (Steps 2-3), cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Microwave to reheat before assembling tacos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 tacos
Per Serving:
553 calories; fat 42g; sodium 311mg; carbohydrates 43g; dietary fiber 11g; protein 12g; sugars 5g; niacin equivalents 3mg; saturated fat 5g; vitamin a iu 634IU.
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