Description
Spicy and savory vegan tacos featuring a jerk-seasoned walnut filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce or tamari
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 12 small corn or flour tortillas
- Toppings: Shredded cabbage, chopped cilantro, avocado slices
Instructions
- Place walnuts in a food processor. Pulse until the walnuts resemble coarse ground meat. Do not over-process into butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lime juice, maple syrup, jerk seasoning, smoked paprika, allspice, and cayenne pepper if using.
- Add the ground walnuts to the marinade and mix well. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the marinated walnut mixture to the skillet. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 to 7 minutes until heated through and slightly browned.
- Pour in the vegetable broth. Cook until the liquid evaporates and the mixture is slightly dry, about 3 minutes.
- Warm the tortillas according to package directions.
- Fill each tortilla with the jerk walnut mixture. Top with shredded cabbage, cilantro, and avocado slices. Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can make the walnut filling ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the amount of jerk seasoning or cayenne pepper based on your spice preference.
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tacos
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 17.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: Vegan, Jamaican, Jerk, Walnut, Tacos, Plant-based, Spicy