Taco Salads with Pecan “Taco Meat”

Name: Taco Salads with Pecan "Taco Meat" (Vegan, Gluten-Free & Raw)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 people
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup pecans; 1 Tbsp tamari sauce; 1 Tbsp olive oil ((Substitute Zucchini for Oil-Free)); 2 Tbsp cilantro; 1 tsp cumin; 1/8 tsp cayenne; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes ((+/- for spice)); 1/4 tsp salt; 2 handfuls Organic Corn Chips ((optional)); 1 Organic Tomatoes (Diced); 1 avocado (Sliced); 1 cup black beans; 1/2 cup Chopped Purple Cabbage; 1/3 cup Chopped Onion; 1 Serrano Pepper (Diced); 1 lime (squeezed on top); Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes to taste

Posted on October 22, 2018 by Christa Clark in Salads

Serves

Level

Med

Ingredients

Ingreds.

Total

10mins

Serves

Level

Med

Ingredients

Ingreds.

Total

10mins

Taco Salads are loaded with protein, tons of vegetables and bursting with flavor and crunch! This meal can be made in 5-10 minutes. It's a matter of how fast you can chop, pulse and top.

Ingredients

Pecan "Taco Meat"

1 cup pecans
1 Tbsp tamari sauce
1 Tbsp olive oil (Substitute Zucchini for Oil-Free)
2 Tbsp cilantro
1 tsp cumin
1/8 tsp cayenne
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (+/- for spice)
1/4 tsp salt

Served with:

2 handfuls Organic Corn Chips (optional)
1 Organic Tomatoes Diced
1 avocado Sliced
1 cup black beans
1/2 cup Chopped Purple Cabbage
1/3 cup Chopped Onion
1 Serrano Pepper Diced
1 lime squeezed on top
Salt, Pepper, Red Pepper Flakes to taste

Servings: people

Units:

Directions

Prep

10 mins

Total

10 mins

Wash and prepare the vegetables.
Combine the Pecan "Taco Meat" ingredients into a food processor and pulse until it is well combined and resembles taco meat. Taste and adjust accordingly.
Place one handful of chips in each bowl. Add half of the taco mixture to each bowl. Top with beans, cabbage, onion and pepper. Place tomatoes on top and the avocado on the side or on top. Squeeze a fresh lime on top and season with salt, pepper and/or red pepper flakes to taste. Also delicious with salsa and guacamole! Enjoy this heavenly, nutritious and easy meal!!!