How To Make Walnut 'Meat'

walnuts

🥗Healthier: ground flaxseed

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar texture.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese

Parmesan cheese can add a similar umami flavor at a lower cost.

Combine 2 parts walnuts and 1 part black beans in a food processor.

Pulse to a crumble texture until fully incorporated.

Divide the mixture in half for two applications: taco meat and burger patties.

For the taco meat, add Chipotle, cumin, coriander, paprika, oil, salt, and pepper to the walnut and bean mixture.

Transfer the walnut meat to a skillet and cook on medium-low heat until nicely browned with a meaty texture.

Remove from the stove and prepare to build the tacos with shredded lettuce, pico de gallo, and radishes.

For the burger patties, combine the original uncooked walnut meat mixture with cooked quinoa, apple cider vinegar, ground chia seeds, spices, Panko bread crumbs, and eggs.

With wet hands, shape the mixture into four-ounce patties and coat with ground walnut meal for added texture.

Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.

Cook the patties for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Build the California Walnut Omega Burger with your favorite toppings.

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