Lentil Walnut Taco Meat
Lentil Walnut Vegan Taco Meat! Looking for a healthy filling for tacos, burritos, quesadillas and more? Try this vegan lentil walnut taco meat. Delicious!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped walnut pieces
- 3/4 cup uncooked brown lentils, or 1 can lentils, drained and rinsed
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped white onion
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional if using canned lentils
- 3 tablespoons salsa, or vegetable broth, or water
Instructions
- If using dried lentils, rinse lentils then add to a medium sauce pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the walnuts. Toast for ~2 minutes, stirring often until walnuts are lightly browned and fragrant, taking care not to burn. Place the walnuts in a small bowl and set aside.
- Add the oil to the same skillet along with the onion and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes until onions are reduced and translucent but not browned. Add the cooked (or canned) lentils and walnut mixture along with the salsa or broth and cook another 2-3 minutes, gently mashing some of the lentils with the back of your spoon/spatula.
- Season to taste, adding more salt/spice as needed.
Notes
I find canned lentils at my local Whole Foods.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 408mgPotassium: 520mgFiber: 13gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 687IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 5mg