Walnut Chorizo Crumble—How to Make a Healthy, Vegan, Plant Based Meat Substitute

chorizo

🥗Healthier: tempeh

💰Cheaper: ground turkey

Tempeh provides a plant-based protein option while ground turkey is more economical.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor, while monterey jack is often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Chop walnuts coarsely and toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Remove walnuts and set aside; add olive oil to the same skillet.

Sauté diced onion and bell pepper until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Stir in crumbled chorizo and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Mix in diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes.

Combine the walnut mixture with the chorizo mixture in a large bowl.

Add breadcrumbs, lime juice, and half of the cheddar cheese; mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.

Top with remaining cheddar cheese and a sprinkle of parsley.

Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.

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