Vegan Chorizo Tacos

These vegan chorizo tacos are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite Mexican dish. The lentils and walnuts provide a hearty and flavorful base, while the nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor. The chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper give the chorizo its characteristic smoky and spicy flavor. Serve these tacos with your favorite toppings, such as salsa, guacamole, and sour cream.

Chorizo is a type of Mexican sausage that is typically made with pork. However, this recipe for vegan chorizo tacos uses lentils and walnuts to create a meatless version of this popular dish. Lentils are a good source of protein and fiber, while walnuts add a nutty flavor and a bit of crunch. Nutritional yeast is a deactivated yeast that is often used as a vegan substitute for cheese. It has a slightly cheesy flavor and is a good source of B vitamins.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 30 | Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup brown lentils, rinsed and sorted
• 1/2 cup walnuts
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 onion, chopped

Instructions

1. In a food processor, combine the lentils, walnuts, nutritional yeast, chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
2. Process until the mixture is finely ground.
3. In a large skillet, heat a little olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the onion and cook until softened.
5. Add the ground lentil mixture to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned.
6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve in tacos with your favorite toppings.

Why It Works

• The combination of lentils and walnuts creates a hearty and flavorful base for the chorizo.
• The nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor to the chorizo.
• The chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper give the chorizo its characteristic smoky and spicy flavor.
• These tacos are a delicious and healthy way to enjoy your favorite Mexican dish.