Vegan Taco Salad Bowl with Carrot Walnut Taco "Meat"

Taco Filling

• 1 small onion chopped
• 4 cloves of garlic minced
• 2 cups shredded carrots
• 1/2 cup bell peppers or other finely chopped vegetables optional
• 3 oz tomato paste
• 2 tbsp or more vegan worchestershire sauce , 3 tsp soy sauce (coconut aminos for soyfree), 1 tsp apple cider vinegar, 1/2 tsp molasses
• 1/2 tsp or more salt
• 2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp chipotle pepper powder , less for less heat
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp ancho chili powder or cayenne optional
• a generous pinch of cloves or all spice for additional flavor
• juice of 1 lime, , 2- 3 tbsp
• 1/4 tsp or more sugar
• 3/4 cup walnuts

Bowl ingredients

• 2 bell peppers
• chopped lettuce or greens
• Pico de gallo or salsa of choice
• avocado cubed
• salt pepper lime juice to dress