Recipe Directions
- 1. Place all ingredients in food processor.
- 2. Process until a texture similar to the photograph is reached. (1-2 minutes)
- 3. Enjoy immediately or store in fridge for up to 4 days.
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
By The Rawtarian This walnut-based raw taco filling is an excellent, hearty vegan topping for tacos or a taco salad. It keeps in the fridge extremely well for up to 4 days. A food processor is required.
This recipe is an excellent, hearty base. It’s a perfect addition to a whole foods vegan meal because it adds a heartiness and depth that’s hard to get without faux meat soy products.
This recipe calls for sun-dried tomatoes that have been soaked in oil. Usually, you will purchase them pre-soaked.
If you don’t have walnuts, pecans will work equally well in this recipe.
As you can tell by the ingredients, the size of this recipe is quite small. Double up as necessary.
This raw taco meat recipe has been an excellent, hearty base and my husband loves it--more than I do, even. I often spread this recipe on romaine lettuce, and I top it with tomatoes and fresh sprouts. Sprouted adzuki beans go surprisingly well with this recipe. It's a perfect addition to a raw meal because it adds a heartiness and depth that's hard to get on a raw food diet. I have been a vegetarian since 2001. Once I went vegetarian I immediately replaced meat with soy products. One of the most difficult parts of my transition to the raw lifestyle has been to give up the soy and tofu products that were staples in my husband's and my diet. I seem to like small recipes because I am thrifty and I want to try a small batch before I invest 2 cups of this or that into a recipe that doesn't turn out well.
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Nutrition Facts
- This recipe is very low in Carbohydrates, and Sodium.
- This recipe is a noteworthy source of Protein, Iron, and Vitamin B6.
Amounts per 40 g (1 oz) suggested serving
| Name | Amount | % Daily |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 251 | 10 % |
| Protein | 5 g | 9 % |
| Fat | 24 g | 31 % |
| Carbohydrates | 7 g | 2 % |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 9 % |
| Sugars | 2.5 g | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 4 % |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 11 % |
| Sodium | 198 mg | 9 % |
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Comments and Reviews
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The Rawtarian
Aug 22, 2011
I am so glad you are enjoying them, Sarah!
Yes, wow, I agree the recipe repertoire is everything... It's the big difference between success and failure, IMO.
No worries about the dehydrator. There are lots of things you can do that are fun w/o one. But make sure you put one on your Christmas or birthday list. :)
Sarah
Aug 23, 2011
I sure will! I am going to get an empty jelly jar, tape the lid down, put a whole in the top and donate so much a month to The Rehome A Brand New Dehydrator Cause! Meanwhile I'll do my homework on recipes, so by the time that jelly jar gets cracked open I'll be an expert on what to DO with it!
My husband is a meat-eater, but eats a lot of vegetarian dishes which I make, so I am still getting to grips with buying for him and me in one trip to the store, and getting the right stuff, and enough for the week. I think I am getting there!
I will admit, I've been maybe 60-70% raw since Saturday, and already feeling better and I think some weight has disappeared too!
The Rawtarian
Aug 25, 2011
Congrats on your results already, Sarah!
That's great that your husband will eat lots of veg dishes. Keep sneaking healthy stuff in there without telling him, if possible. :)
Love your jelly jar dehydrator fund. :) Keep pumping change into it :)
Ashlyn
Aug 11, 2011
I am so thankful that you have this recipe to share. Every night I cook non-raw food for my family and sometimes I find it hard not to want to try it too. Last night was especially difficult because I made tacos which used to be one of my favorite meals. I remembered seeing your taco meat post and I already had some of your corn and flax chips on hand so I quickly made the taco meat and chopped up some olives, tomatoes, and lettuce. It was perfect! Even better than I imagined and my craving for SAD tacos disappeared.
Thank you so much for sharing another fantastic recipe that helps everyone enjoy and appreciate raw food living!
-Ashlyn
The Rawtarian
Aug 12, 2011
So glad you remembered and were able to enjoy your very own raw tacos :)
It must be tough doing the non-raw thing for your fam! Good luck and stay strong. Biggest trick is to know how to satiate your cravings with raw stuff, which it sounds like you are excelling at :)
Michele
Aug 02, 2011
Thanks for posting this recipe. My mom and I loved it! We're new to the raw food world and this recipe is a great filling, hearty food with a nice flavor (so many possible ways to incorporate it). Looking forward to trying some of your other recipes including the casserole!!
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2012
Glad you and your mom liked Michele
Casey
Apr 13, 2011
I haven't tried this particular taco meat recipe, but with the sundried tomatoes, it looks far more exciting than the one I've been using.
I like to make "roasted" peppers (ala Ani Phyo) with Poblano peppers and use them as taco shells with cashew cheese, salsa and cilantro.
The Rawtarian
May 15, 2011
Mmm never heard of those roasted peppers! Sounds tasty.
The Rawtarian
Jan 27, 2011
NEWS BULLETIN: This taco stuff tastes realllllly good inside a green pepper!!!
Mary Anne
Feb 06, 2013
Great Idea for this recipe and it just opened an idea for me to expand on it to make raw vegan stuffed peppers. Your site is invaluable. I've been a vegan for almost three years, but I am new to raw vegan.
The Rawtarian
Feb 06, 2013
Glad to be able to play a small role in getting your creative juices flowing Mary Anne!
Stacey
Feb 23, 2013
I'm about to make this for my family of four and was wondering how much the serving size is? Should I double it for four adults?
The Rawtarian
Feb 24, 2013
Hi Stacy, yes double for fam of 4
Stacey
Feb 28, 2013
Thanks SO much. I did double it and wished I would have tripled it! My family absolutely LOVED it, even my boyfriend that was a big meat eater, he couldn't believe how much it tasted like meat..he's trying to do the juicing and raw diet with me and the girls and this recipe sure helped getting him on board :-) Making it again tonight. Its great on pizza too! Would love more of your recipes. Thanks again!!
The Rawtarian
Feb 28, 2013
Interesting idea to put it on raw pizza! Might have to try that one Stacey :) Glad it was a hit with your fam :)
Nick
Nov 11, 2012
This is why it's always important to read the comments.
The Rawtarian
Nov 16, 2012
Lol
Brandon
Jan 16, 2011
I love the recipe, but was so dissapointed to see that you were married! I hope to find a raw foodist just like you one day. You are inspiring!
The Rawtarian
Jan 16, 2011
You will find her one day, I promise! Perhaps not raw, but raw-supportive, yes! Love your site, checking it out now.
Alex
Oct 27, 2010
I love walnut-based faux-meats but they get a little expensive if you make them too often, especially if you are using organic walnuts. So I've been working recently with this raw taco meat recipe which uses primarily sunflower seed (although still a little walnut for good measure). It's delicious, and even better I think when dehydrated.
Also, I definitely encourage adding cumin if you like that flavor. And cilantro too, mmmm :)
The Rawtarian
Oct 27, 2010
It's weird. I can't stand cumin. Am I weird???? Love cilantro though! I'll have to try your recipe. I really enjoy trying new twists on old recipes.
Alex
Oct 28, 2010
yes, you are weird :) that's probably my favorite spice, definitely in my top 3! i guess I won't invite you over for some tasty raw Indian food...
Stephanie
Aug 11, 2012
I love Indian food and would love some raw Indian recipes
Di
Sep 06, 2010
Delicious, this is some raw food that I might be able to get my friends to eat :)
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