Raw Walnut Tacos

Ingredients (Taco Meat)

• 2 cups raw walnuts

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 1/2 tbsp chili powder

• 1 tbsp paprika

• 1 tbsp cumin

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

Ingredients (Cashew Crema)

• 1/2 cup raw cashews - soaked and drained

• 1/3 cup spring or filtered water

• 1 canned chipotle pepper or 1/2 tsp chipotle pepper seasoning (If you don’t like spice, sub with 1 tsp paprika)

• Juice of 1 lime

• 1/4 tsp salt

Ingredients (Other)

• 2 heads romaine lettuce - whole leaves torn into lettuce cups

• 2 avocados - sliced

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes - chopped

• 1 large handful cilantro - finely chopped

• 3 radishes - julienned

• 1 lime - cut into slices

Preparation

1. In a high-speed blender, add all of the cashew crema ingredients. Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the edges as needed. Place in the fridge until ready to serve.

2. In a food processor, add all of the walnut taco meat ingredients. Pulse until a fine-meal texture is achieved. Adjust for seasoning and set aside.

3. Prep all of the toppings. Set aside.

4. To serve, fill the lettuce cups with the taco meat, followed by sliced avocado, cashew crema, and the remaining toppings.

5. Save any extra cashew crema in the fridge for up to 5 days and enjoy on nachos or even salads.