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Heat-Free Lentil and Walnut Tacos

No skillet needed! This vegan taco filling from Choosing Raw is made with walnuts, lentils, and sun-dried tomatoes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 479 kcal
Course: Main Course , Snacks
Cuisine: American , Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups raw walnuts
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt or to taste
  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes soaked in warm water for 10 minutes and drained
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 cup cooked brown or green lentils
Serving Ingredients:
  • 8 large romaine leaves cabbage, radicchio, and butter lettuce leaves also work well
  • 1 cup Salsa of choice
  • 1 avocado pitted and sliced

Instructions

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  1. Place the walnuts and sea salt in a food processor and pulse to break the nuts down until crumbly.
  2. Add the tomatoes, spices, and lentils to the processor. Pulse until the mixture is well incorporated. Check for Seasoning, and add additional salt, cumin, or chili as needed. Add a few tablespoons of water, if needed, to bind the mixture together.
  3. Divide the filling into the romaine leaves. Top each with 2 tablespoons of salsa and a few avocado slices. Serve.

Nutrition Information

Calories 479kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 31g (10%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 37g (57%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 22g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Sodium 776mg (32%) Potassium 1159mg (33%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 5396IU (108%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 107mg (11%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 479

% Daily Value*

Calories 479kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 31g 10%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 37g 57%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22g 129%
Monounsaturated Fat 9g 45%
Sodium 776mg 32%
Potassium 1159mg 25%
Fiber 14g 56%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 5396IU 108%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 107mg 11%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.