Chipotle Walnut Quinoa Vegan Taco Meat

A hearty and tasty vegan taco meat made from quinoa, walnuts, and black beans mixed together with chipotle and other spices. Great for a taco night with plant-based food

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa, cooked
• 1 cup walnuts, finely chopped
• 1 can 15 oz black beans, drained and rinsed
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Taco shells or tortillas, for serving
• Toppings: salsa, guacamole, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, vegan cheese

Instructions:

Warm up the olive oil in a big pan over medium-low heat

Add the minced garlic and cook until it smells good

Toss in the chopped walnuts and cook until the nuts are just barely toasted

This dish has black beans, tomato paste, cumin, smoked paprika, chipotle powder, salt, and pepper

The quinoa has been cooked

Stirring often, cook for another 5 to 7 minutes, until everything is well mixed and hot all the way through

Follow the directions on the package to warm up taco shells or tortillas

Mix the Chipotle Walnut Quinoa Vegan Taco Meat with guacamole, salsa, diced tomatoes, lettuce, and vegan cheese

Put it in taco shells or tortillas and serve

Have fun with your tasty and protein-rich vegan taco meat