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Cauliflower Walnut Taco Filling

This easy vegetarian taco filling is made with cauliflower, walnuts, and smoky chipotle peppers. It's a flavorful and healthy alternative to traditional taco meat.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 3 cups cauliflower florets
  • 2 cups walnuts
  • 2 whole chipotles in adobo sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic or onion powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper for more heat

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pulse cauliflower, walnuts, chipotles, chili powder, cumin, salt, lime juice, garlic/onion powder, and cayenne pepper in a food processor until the mixture is evenly ground.
  2. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through to prevent over-browning.
  3. Serve in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, bowls, or any other way you like!

Notes

This recipe is versatile and can be used as a filling for tacos, burritos, or added to salads and bowls. Adjust the cayenne pepper for your preferred spice level.