Cauliflower Taco Meat - Cauliflower Walnut Taco Filling

Step 1

Line a large baking dish with parchment. Preheat the oven to 375 deg F (190 C ).

Step 2

Process the walnuts, onion and jalapeno until coarse mixture in a food processor.

Step 3

Add cauliflower florets and tomato and pulse a few times to break some of the large cauliflower pieces.

Step 4

Add the spices, salt, zest, 1 tsp oil and process until the cauliflower is evenly shredded.  If using store bought chili blend,  add 1/4 tsp or more chipotle chili flakes/powder and dashes of ground cinnamon, clove and black pepper for additional flavor.

Step 5

Transfer the cauliflower walnut mixture to the parchment lined baking dish. Spread evenly.

Step 6

Bake at 375 degrees F for 35 to 45 minutes. Move the mixture around twice in between. The onion should start caramelizing and the mixture should be crumbly but not overly dry. (taste the mixture carefully when moving it around the second time and add salt, spices if needed **). Bake until desired consistency.

Step 7

Cilantro Avocado Cream: Blend all the ingredients with 1/3 cup or more water until smooth. Add more lime juice or salt to taste.

Step 8

Assemble the tacos in warm tortillas with warm taco meat, salsa, avocado dressing, cilantro, jalapeno/pickled jalapeno and serve. Or add the taco meat to burritos, Nachos, Enchiladas, Salads.