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cauliflower walnut taco meat

Cauliflower Taco Meat

Plant-based, vegan taco meat that is packed with nutrients. Made with cauliflower, walnuts, potatoes, and some hidden vegetables. Great for taco Tuesday!

Course Dinner
Cuisine Plant-Based, Vegan
Keyword cauliflower tacos, plant-based dinner, taco
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Author Alexis

Ingredients

  • 1 small head of cauliflower (or 1/2 a large head)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts
  • 1 potato optional
  • 8 button mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 1 bell pepper
  • 1 onion
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tbs chili powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/8 cayenne pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375° F

  2. Pulse cauliflower in food processor until fine. Pour into a medium sized bowl.

  3. Pulse walnuts; add to cauliflower.

  4. Peel and chop potato into small pieces; add to cauliflower mixture.

  5. Add all seasoning.

  6. Pour mixture onto parchment paper lined baking tray and bake for 35 minutes; stir halfway.

  7. While the mixture is cooking, chop and saute bell pepper and onion.

  8. Add chopped mushrooms and cilantro; saute.

  9. Once the cauliflower is done, add the bell pepper and onion mixture.

  10. Serve in homemade tortillas or taco shells.