Walnut Meat

5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 30

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 40

Serving Size: 4

Author Puja Verma

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DESCRIPTION

This no-fuss walnut meat is so incredibly easy to make at home. It comes together with just 8 simple ingredients. The rich, nutty texture of the walnuts combined with taco seasoning, and savory aromatics creates a satisfying combination. It is perfect to use as a filling for tacos, burritos, and salad bowls.

INGREDIENTS

METHOD

Submerge walnut in a bowl with boiling water and soak them for at least 30 minutes.
Drain out the water from the walnuts and transfer them to the food processor. Pulse till they have a meat-like crumble, then stop pulsing.
Note: Do not over pulse because that will lead to making walnut butter.
Combine soy sauce, maple syrup, and tomato paste into a small glass. Set aside.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic till the onions are translucent. Cook for about a minute.
Stir in the taco seasoning and then add ¼ cup water and mix together.
Toss in the crumbled walnuts and sauce mixture. Mix everything till well combined, and cook for another 3 minutes.
Remove from heat and serve with tacos or taco bowls.

NOTES

Soak the walnuts properly: Make sure your nuts are fully submerged in hot water for at least 30 minutes to soften them.

Dry the walnuts before processing: After soaking, pat the walnuts dry with a clean tea towel or paper towel to avoid a soggy mixture.

Let the mixture sit before serving: Allowing the walnut meat to sit for a few minutes after cooking helps the flavors to meld together and deepen.

NUTRITION

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: All, American, Mexican

Keyword: walnut meat, walnut taco meat