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Cauliflower Taco Meat with Mushrooms and Walnuts

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  • Author: Lora Ulrich
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Plant Based

Description

A savory, meat-free taco filling made from cauliflower, mushrooms, and walnuts full of flavor, plant-powered protein, and hormone-friendly goodness. Perfect for tacos, burrito bowls, lettuce wraps, or a hearty side dish.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 small head cauliflower
  • 4 oz fresh mushrooms
  • 1 cup walnuts
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 2 tbsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ¼ tsp ground pepper
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

  2. Lightly pulse the mushrooms in a food processor until you have a rice-like consistency

  3. Now pulse (or chop) the walnuts to the same consistency and mix in a large bowl

  4. Remove the core and leaves of your cauliflower and cut into small pieces

  5. Pulse the cauliflower to the same consistency and add to bowl

  6. Stir in soy sauce and mix

  7. Stir in spices and mix well, making sure everything is mixed thoroughly

  8. Spread mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 30 minutes

  9. Stir lightly and continue baking for an additional 10–15 minutes