Raw Nut Meat Tacos

This is a simple, yet delicious recipe from a friend on Maui who was teaching whole food plant based classes about 5 years ago.  Thanks Tara! You were part of my journey to become plant strong! 😉 Tara is a whole food, plant based educator and DoTerra expert now living in Victoria, BC.  Check her out at www.TaraCrawford.com.

The colour, crunch and unique taste of the nut meat make these tacos a hit.  I served them one late spring outdoor luncheon for some gal pals. Maybe the grey, cool and wet weather is making me dream.

This recipe makes a lot, so it is perfect for a big crowd or to freeze for later.  The nut meat can be used to fill either lettuce leaves, or soft or hard tacos.

Raw Nut Meat Tacos

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Serves: 8+ Prep Time: 30 minutes

Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

• Filling2½ cups raw walnuts1 garlic clove ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, chopped½ cup chopped black olives½ cup chopped cilantro3 tbsp diced red onionjuice of 1 lemonjuice of 1 lime1½ tsp cumin1 tsp oreganopinch cayenne pepper1 tbsp chili powdersalt and pepper, to taste4-6 lettuce leaves or tacosLime Aioli Cabbage Slaw2 cups thinly sliced purple cabbage2 green onions, thinly sliced½ cup of cornAioli Sauce½ cup Vegenaise½ tsp lime zest2 tsp lime juicepinch of paprikapinch of cayennepinch of ground cumin

Instructions

1. Place walnuts in food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs. Transfer to a large bowl.
2. Place garlic, tomatoes, olives, cilantro and onion in food processor and process until a thick, chunky paste forms.
3. Add mixture to bowl with walnuts and add all remaining ingredients. Stir to mix.
4. In a separate bowl, combine aioli ingredients and whisk.  Chop up slaw mixture and stir well into the aioli. Serve over raw tacos.
5. For added flavor dice up some avocado and serve on top of tacos.  Enjoy!

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