It will quickly become one of your favorite vegan taco recipes! This recipe comes from my friend Ali’s cookbook, Inspiralized & Beyond. In her latest book, Ali shares even more creative ways to enjoy vegetables, like these veggie-packed tacos. The filling gets its texture from pulsed vegetables like cauliflower and mushrooms, along with black beans and ground walnuts for extra nutrients in each bite. Paired with your favorite toppings, they’re ultra-satisfying!
Ingredients You’ll Need
This vegan taco meat is entirely plant-based, made from mushrooms and cauliflower that have been briefly pulsed in the food processor. Serve this filling in corn tortillas to keep them gluten-free, or use any other type of tortilla you like. When you top them with your favorite taco toppings, like shredded lettuce, tomatoes, green onions, and avocado, they’ve got all the classic taco flavor that you love. Add vegan sour cream, or whip up my favorite vegan cheese sauce (made from cashews and green chilies) for a creamy topping.
How to Make Vegan Tacos
In a food processor fitted with an S blade, add the walnuts and pulse them briefly, until they have a crumbly texture. Transfer the ground nuts to a large bowl. Add the mushrooms to the food processor (no need to clean it out first) and pulse them until they have a crumbly texture, as well. Add them to the bowl with the walnuts. Using the same food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets until they have a crumbly texture. Pour the cauliflower into the large bowl with the mushrooms and walnuts, then add in the seasoning, including the ground cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Drizzle olive oil into a large skillet or pot, then briefly saute the jalapeno and garlic. Once they smell fragrant, add in the bowl of ground veggies and stir often. The veggies should soften in 5 to 8 minutes. Once the vegan “ground beef” looks tender, add in the drained can of black beans. Stir well until they are heated through, about 2 to 3 more minutes. Then season with extra salt if needed, plus a squeeze of lime juice. Stir in some freshly chopped cilantro just before serving, if desired. Add any toppings you love, like pickled red onion, guacamole, or salsa. My creamy cilantro sauce also makes an excellent flavor boost! Looking for more vegan taco recipes? Try Cauliflower Tacos or Black Bean Tacos for more ideas. If you try this Vegan Taco recipe, please leave a comment and star rating below letting me know how you like it. I hope it makes your next Taco Tuesday even better!
