Description
These Walnut Chorizo Tacos with Pineapple Salsa are a flavorful and satisfying vegan twist on traditional tacos. The walnut chorizo is savory and spiced, perfectly complemented by the sweet and tangy pineapple salsa.
Ingredients
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For the Walnut Chorizo:
- 2 cups raw walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Pineapple Salsa:
- 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pineapple Salsa: In a medium bowl, combine pineapple, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well and set aside.
- Walnut Chorizo: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook onion until softened, then add garlic. Stir in walnuts, tomato paste, vinegar, soy sauce, spices, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through.
- Warm tortillas. Spoon walnut chorizo onto each tortilla, top with pineapple salsa, and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add diced avocado or hot sauce.
- The walnut chorizo can be made ahead and reheated when ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tacos
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
