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three tacos on a counter next to a wood cutting board, bowl of guacamole and stack of corn tortillas with a lime on top

Walnut & Mushroom Chorizo Tacos


  • Author: Stephanie Dreyer
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Upgrade your Taco Tuesday with the tantalizing combination of a hearty walnut and mushroom chorizo filling, wrapped in warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh, vibrant ingredients. 


Ingredients

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For the chorizo:

  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced (divided)
  • ¼ cup chopped onion
  • 1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup raw walnuts
  • 2 Tbsp minced sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp soy sauce
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander

For the tacos:

  • 2 avocados
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce
  • 2 roma tomatoes, chopped
  • 12 corn tortillas

Instructions

  1. Soak the walnuts: In a bowl, add the walnuts and cover with water. Soak for 20 minutes.
  2. Saute the mushrooms: In a large skillet, add the olive oil and 2 of the minced garlic cloves and onion. Saute until golden brown and fragrant. Add the mushrooms. Cook for about 5 minutes until caramelized and golden, constantly stirring.
  3. Make the chorizo: Drain and rinse the walnuts. In a food processor, combine the walnuts, mushrooms and remaining ingredients. Pulse the mixture 8-10 times until the mixture is combined but has the texture of ground meat.
  4. Make the guacamole: In a small bowl, combine the flesh of the avocados and lime juice. Mash to desired texture and season with the salt.
  5. Assemble the tacos: Over an open flame, heat the tortillas on both sides. Fill each tortilla with lettuce and chorizo. Top with the tomatoes and guacamole.

Notes

  • Ditch the oil: Use vegetable broth.
  • Nut Allergy? Replace the walnuts with pepitas or sunflower seeds.
  • Spoiler Alert: Leftover ingredients for the Walnut & Mushroom Chorizo Tacos can be stored separately in air-tight containers in the refrigerator for a week.
  • For non-vegans: Replace the chorizo with animal based chorizo or seasoned ground beef. 
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 10
  • Category: Main Meals
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
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