Quinoa Walnut Meat
This walnut meat is made with a flavorful combination of seasoned walnuts, quinoa, and black beans for extra protein. It's the perfect plant-based filling to use for tacos, burritos, or quesadillas!
Servings 10 servings
Calories 295kcal
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Large Pan
- Medium Bowl
Ingredients
- ½ cup uncooked quinoa (rinsed and drained)
- 2 cups raw walnuts (unsalted)
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (add more to taste)
- 1 tbsp tomato pasta
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 14 oz can black beans (rinsed and drained)
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 lime
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Soak the walnuts in a bowl filled with water for 20 minutes. Drain the water.
- While the walnuts are soaking, cook the quinoa in a medium saucepan according to the package instructions.
- Put the walnuts in a food processor and pulse a few times until the nuts are crumbly.
- In a large pan over medium heat, combine the cooked quinoa, chopped walnuts, tamari, tomato paste, hot sauce, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, black beans, lime juice, and ¼ cup of water.
- Mix it all together and let it cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it's hot. If the pan gets too dry you may need to add a little bit more water.
Notes
Store leftovers covered in the fridge for 3 days or freeze it for 2-3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 152mg | Potassium: 727mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 3mg