Plant-Based Taco Meat
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Notes on Nutrition...
Let's get one thing straight, there are a lot of plant-based meats out there that are barely healthier than the real deal. In order for a plant-based meat to be something I recommend bringing into the rotation all of the time it has to check a few boxes:
It must have good nutritional value
First, off it needs to be nutrient dense. It doesn't exactly need to be protein dense because I really recommend eating a diet that is rich in plant-based protein throughout the day. So what I look for is a great amount of vitamins, minerals, and healthy fats.
What makes the taco meat?
This delicious plant-based meat is mainly made from pecans and hemp seeds, naturally packed with protein, manganese, healthy fats, omegas, iron, magnesium and so much more.
Why you'll love it:
What's so great about this vegan taco meat is that it's totally versatile. You can use this is tacos, tostadas, taco salads, taquitos, and anything else you can think of!
If you're on a raw diet, you can eat it raw or cook it up. Either way, it's ready in under 10 minutes. That alone should make you want to give this stuff a try!Â
Put pecans, hemp hearts, cumin and tamari in the food processor and process until the mix is chunky. You want to still be able to see that the pecans are in chopped form, not smaller.
Add the rest of the mixture and process until you get a meat like texture
Feel free to stop here if you're in a rush or on a raw vegan diet. This taco "meat" can be eaten without heating and still tastes amazing. Otherwise, continue to the next step.
Add olive oil to a sauce pan and heat on medium low and let the oil get warm and then stir in all of the meat mixture.
Cook on low for about 5 minutes to warm through, and that's it! Easiest taco meat ever! Add to a taco salad, tostada, or tacos with some black beans and greens and you'll have yourself one seriously protein and omega rich meal.
Ingredients
Directions
Put pecans, hemp hearts, cumin and tamari in the food processor and process until the mix is chunky. You want to still be able to see that the pecans are in chopped form, not smaller.
Add the rest of the mixture and process until you get a meat like texture
Feel free to stop here if you're in a rush or on a raw vegan diet. This taco "meat" can be eaten without heating and still tastes amazing. Otherwise, continue to the next step.
Add olive oil to a sauce pan and heat on medium low and let the oil get warm and then stir in all of the meat mixture.
Cook on low for about 5 minutes to warm through, and that's it! Easiest taco meat ever! Add to a taco salad, tostada, or tacos with some black beans and greens and you'll have yourself one seriously protein and omega rich meal.
Suzie
I think tacos are my favourites! 🙂 And how incredible is that you can make taco “meat” from nuts and vegetables. 🙂
I really like this recipe, thanks for sharing!
Also, it is featured on my blog here: https://suzinspire.com/20-incredible-meat-free-recipes-you-should-try-this-summer/
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whitneymsartain
I totally agree! Taco night is my favorite night of the week! Thank you for sharing the love Suzie!